A unique destination showcasing a wide range of John Cullen’s exceptional products, thoughtfully integrated within the context of a luxury living space.
Tailored for the Surrey design community and featuring a carefully curated mix of stunning lighting and the world’s finest home technology products, it is a destination for you to experience how lighting and technology can transform your projects.
Meet the Homeplay X John Cullen Team over drinks and canapés at our launch party ‘Leap Into Light’ on Thursday 29th February.
Spaces are limited so RSVP now using the link below to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you there!
SBID Members earn 2 x CPD Points for attending!
With under 2 weeks to go until Surface Design Show opens its doors, now is the time to start planning your visit.
Discover the latest advancements in surface materials from over 180 exhibitors, many of whom will unveiling new materials for 2024. Surface Design Show 24 will be the most international to date welcoming over 60 international companies from 17 different companies which include Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia, Turkey, USA, Uzbekistan, Spain and the Ukraine. Surface Design Show will also be welcoming back its friends from The Italian Pavilion; the collective Italian area is devoted to the best in Italian stone with the 2023 edition featuring 21 exhibitors revealing the beauty of Italian stone.
Under the theme of 'Mindful Living,' Surface Design Show will delve into the integral role of materials and their properties in shaping multi-sensory spaces. The show will scrutinise the ongoing fusion of virtual and real worlds, probing into the implications of technological advancements and novel design approaches on the built environment. Look out for Surface Spotlight Live, a focal point where the theme takes centre stage.
From well-known names to those just starting out in the industry, Surface Design Show has it all. The New Talent area sponsored by CDUK, is curated once again by Jennifer Castoldi, Chief Creative Director at Trendease, will be a must-visit section of the show with the very best in emerging creatives displaying an inspiring range of biomaterials, natural materials, textiles, furniture and wallpaper.
Located at the heart of the show and curated by material, design and trend expert Sally Angharad is Surface Spotlight Live. The 2024 edition will shine a light on cutting-edge surfaces, finishes and processes that embrace the future and harness the vital role materials play in design across all dimensions.
The Stone Knowledge Hub is also returning to the 2024 Surface Design Show, bigger and better than ever. Building on the success of the 2023 edition and thanks to the increase in the number of Stone Federation members wanting to showcase their materials and expertise, the size of this feature has increased. The go-to place for architects and designers looking to find inspiration and information for their natural stone projects, the Stone Knowledge Hub is host to some of the leading names with the UK natural stone sector.
The ever-popular Opening Night Debate will take place on Tuesday 6 February and will be hosted by acclaimed journalist and editor Louis Wustemann, titled Human Capital, Risk and Retention. The retention of talent is currently the single greatest risk to businesses, it is also considered the hardest issue to solve. Louis and his guests including Nicola Osborn of Basha Franklin and Mark Shayler of Ape will discuss the moving parts around creating environments to inspire a diverse range of employees.
Partnered with Smile Plastics this can be found on the Main Stage where over the rest of the two and a half days a range of debates, panels, trend forecasts and insights into the latest material innovations will take place. The Legends Live series of fireside chats with experienced industry professionals also returns this year hosted by Design Insider editor Alys Bryan and featuring industry legends Matthew Hilton, Gurvinder Khurana & Tom Lloyd. Other speaking sessions include Trend Forecasts by Colour Hive’s Hannah Malein, a look at the transformative power of colour from Justine Fox whilst Grant Gibson founder of award-winning pod cast Material Matters will be chatting to Andrew Waugh of Waugh Thistleton Architects.
Surface Design Show is also delighted to be introducing a new charity partner Furnishing Futures, Furnishing Futures focuses on creating beautifully designed, fully furnished healing homes for women and children who have suffered domestic abuse. As part of the partnership with Surface Design Show, renowned UK street artist Olivier Roubieu will create two live murals across the event. These artworks will be auctioned, with all proceeds contributing to Furnishing Futures mission of creating safe and welcoming homes for survivors of domestic abuse.
About Surface Design Show
Surface Design Show is the event of choice for architects and designers. The exhibition is where the industry immerses themselves in the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers. Join thousands of professionals from across the A&D sector, and be inspired by 180 exhibiting companies, dedicated to furthering material innovation.
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Unity Legal Solutions invite you to an illuminating CPD presentation designed to empower you with strategies and approaches to manage conflicts before they become disputes. Join us for an engaging session where we will look at the current landscape for dealing with claims, dispel some unhelpful myths and share tips for managing risks in your dynamic field.
As interior designers, you craft spaces that tell stories and evoke emotions. Yet, behind the scenes, the potential for disagreements is always present. This CPD aims to equip you with knowledge and insights to navigate these challenges. From contract intricacies to project hiccups, discover how mediation can be your secret ingredient for a harmonious design journey.
Expert speakers from Unity, will guide you through real-world scenarios, sharing strategies that will support your professional journey so that you can spend more time focused on your design skills. Discover how mediation can not only resolve disputes but elevate your practice and support your brand. Learn about the changes in the Small Claims procedure and understand the unique approach that Unity offers to our membership.
Don't just design spaces; design resolutions. It's time to sparkle with confidence in the art of dispute resolution. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
SBID Members earn 4 x CPD Points for attending!
The exhibition is where the industry immerses themselves in the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers, architects and suppliers.
Join thousands of professionals from across the A&D sector, and be inspired by 180 exhibiting companies, dedicated to furthering material innovation.
The theme for 2024 is Mindful Living. From physical to digital, materials and their properties play a central role in the multi-sensory space. As we embrace technological advancements and invest in new design approaches, the boundaries between virtual and reality continue to blur; Mindful Living explores what this means for the built environment.
VIP tickets are available for SBID Members. Email [email protected] to redeem!
A dynamic afternoon filled with enlightening and engaging panel discussions focusing on key industry trends as well as uplifting conversations to support women in the workplace alongside networking, a delicious sit-down dinner and drinks.
One of the most prominent ambassadors for the interior design industry and founder of the Society of British & International Interior Design, Vanessa Brady OBE, will also be featuring as a speaker at this year's Property and Construction event.
This CPD by Pedrali presents the different ways that a system of certifications and manufacturing processes can be implemented to make contributions to the environment and sustainability. The session discusses the importance of investing in remarkable resources when it comes to the production of products for the interior industry. Click here to learn more about this CPD activity.
The worlds of carpets and floor coverings unified under a single roof! DOMOTEX offers you a unique overview of market trends and outlook on future developments across the entire floor coverings industry.
The key theme FLOORED BY NATURE enters its second round in 2024 and underlines the value-based orientation of DOMOTEX and the exhibiting companies with sustainable solutions: from eco-friendly production to the reuse of processed materials.
From handwoven rugs and machine-made carpets to parquet, wood & laminate and outdoor floor coverings. This is the ideal business platform where you can gain an overview of the season’s trends, meet manufacturers and new importers.
FREE tickets are available for SBID Members. Email [email protected] to redeem!
In 2024, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of MAISON&OBJET, the fair will show its participants a revitalised future that combines technology and nature!
This season’s theme, TECH EDEN, will enliven the January edition with reinvented feature spaces oriented toward the retail, residential, or hospitality industries.
The lifestyle show in Paris brings together a 360°product offering for designers and specifiers; decoration, design, furniture, accessories, textiles, tableware and more. M&O showcase an excess of 3,000 international brands to over 70,000 interiors professionals twice a year in Paris.
LiGHT – the only trade show in the UK dedicated to lighting specification - will build on the success of its first year in 2022 by enhancing its offering to attract the wider design community.
A common misconception is that trade shows dedicated to lighting specification are just for lighting designers. This, put simply, just isn’t the case...
Lighting is one of the first things that should be considered when working on a project – whether you’re a client, developer, architect, interior designer, or lighting designer. The importance of working with the right tools and having the right knowledge to produce the best light – and in turn the best environment for the end user – is undeniable. So many times, lighting is an afterthought on a project, when it should be at the forefront of everybody’s minds.
Well, ask yourself these questions...
1. Do you work on commercial and / or high-end residential projects? 2. Do the projects you work on feature lighting in some capacity? 3. Would you like to understand more about the effects of good and bad lighting on design schemes and the end user? 4. Would you like to broaden your knowledge on the built environment? 5. Would you like to make new connections within the industry?
If you answered YES to even just one of these questions, then LiGHT 23 is the event for you and with FREE visitor registration, what’s to lose?
LiGHT 23 will feature 100s of high-end lighting brands all under one roof – perfect for residential and commercial projects large and small. From sourcing IP-rated products that can bring a stunning bathroom or garden design scheme to life; to statement decorative pieces for a restaurant or bar project; or perhaps you’re working on a big hotel project and need a company that can fulfil a large order... Maybe you need something more bespoke? With lighting brands from all over the world on show, we guarantee, there will be a product at LiGHT 23 that fits the brief.
Not only that, LiGHT 23 will once again host the highly regarded talks programme [d]arc thoughts, featuring experts from across the world of design, editors from speciality design magazines including arc, darc, ICON, and OnOffice, while covering topics that affect all areas of the industry, such as sustainability & circular design; designing for a global client; designing for healthy office spaces; and designing for small & large spaces, to name just a few... Watch this space for a full talks programme announcement coming very soon!
The show’s association partners will also support the talks programme with speakers from the likes of Society of British & International Interior Design (SBID); NLA; Institution of Lighting Professionals (ILP); Society of Light and Lighting (SLL); and the International Assocation of Lighting Design (IALD).
Also new for this year is darc space, a dedicated area for decorative lighting brands to shine. darc space will provide lighting and interior designers and specifiers looking for their next stunning light feature a one-stop-shop of decorative lighting brands to choose from.
About LiGHT 23
The LiGHT exhibition is held over two days at the Business Design Centre. The show highlights include the [d]arc thoughts talks programme, with a stream of guests keen to learn more about the hot topics from interior design, architecture and lighting. The event features a bespoke decorative lighting hub showcasing a range of brands, as well as an exclusive designers lounge. LiGHT 23, Business Design Centre, 21 - 22 November 2023
Zetta Scope Interiors invites you to a Lunch & Learn event with guest speaker, Hani Hatami, from Material Bank. Hani Hatami, a renowned expert in materials and design, will share valuable insights and expertise.
At this event you can stay informed about the latest trends in the world of materials, finishes, and design. Enjoy a light lunch and great coffee while connecting with industry professionals. The event will be held at London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where you will be able to visit the office and have broader networking opportunities.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to enhance your knowledge, network with peers, and elevate your understanding of the materials landscape in London.
Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot early.
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