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November 2016

A week in the life of Susan Knof in.vogue: Cosy up for winter rachel Laxer proves small is beautiful!

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in.Design : 03 Welcome to the november issue of in.Design!

We feature previews of two great shows in this issue; i always enjoy visiting sleep (it’s a great excuse for a pre-Christmas visit to London), and the January Furniture show 2017, at Birmingham’s neC, is a lovely new Year treat!

This month in Week in the Life susan Knof, Registered BiiD interior Designer, the owner and Creative Director of KnOF Design (and holder of an extremely well-used passport!), shares her diary with us.

in in.Vogue we take a look at trends in bathroom heating, specifically towel warmers, which are a fabulous luxury addition to any home.

ever been faced with a very small room and big ideas? BiiD Registered interior Designer Rachel Laxer specialises in the task, and in in.Brief shows us one of her creations, and proves that small can indeed be beautiful!

The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) attended The export & growth event that was recently held at the House of Commons, using the opportunity to ensure that Parliament understand the needs of the industry and provide the necessary support - you can read more about this on p36.

The BiiD have also been busy (see p32), having launched its new online e-learning platform, the BiiD Knowledge Hub. And following the success of last year’s inaugural event, announced the return of the BiiD student Design Challenge. it’s always great to see the designers of the future enjoying such a testing and rewarding event.

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Sleep 2016 is a truly 5* event!

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Get ahead on 2017’s trends at the January Furniture Show

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Susan Knof has a passport to style…

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in.VOGUE

The bathroom guide to looking and feeling fabulous

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Rachel Laxer shows how to expand design in a small space

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The return of the student charette

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An online e-learning platform, the Biid Knowledge Hub, is launched

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The British Furniture Confederation fly the flag for the industry

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Wake Up To Sleep!

For a comprehensive update on the emerging trends in hotel design, industry professionals need attend just one event this year – Sleep 2016 at London’s Business Design Centre on 22nd and 23rd November.

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leep is where hotel designers, developers, owners and operators gather to share ideas and knowledge, discover innovative products that will transform their projects and explore cutting-edge concepts at imaginative installations. This year Sleep is ever more international in its scope, from the exhibition of 160 leading contract brands, to a conference line-up of thoughtleaders and influencers promising lively discussion, and design practices from across the globe participating in the Sleep Set competition.

The conference includes a range of designrelated topics and more. Wellness in Design touches on how good design can support mind and body in all our built environments, Cruise Hotels will look at what it takes to bring innovative design to life on a new vessel, Art in Hotels will reveal how thoughtfully curated art can strengthen a hotels brand narrative, while Fear & Love will analyse the hopes and fears for the industry in a globalised and less certain world.

And hotel designers will have a unique opportunity to seek advice from experts across the industry at the Sleep Essentials round tables, which debuted last year to great success. Hosts this year will offer practical tips on topics such as lighting design, trends in materials, F&B concepts and curating music for a memorable hotel stay.

Fiora Bath Collections S.L. As virtual and augmented reality is radically transforming the hotel design process, an Immersive Reality Lounge hosted by techpioneers Soluis in collaboration with Graven will give visitors a chance to experience hotel design concepts in 3D and get their hands on some of the latest digital reality platforms. This exciting topic is further explored in a conference session with insight from tech-providers and designer end-users.

With design details more than ever a differentiator in hotels across the world, the Sleep exhibition will reveal how well-chosen products can heighten the guest experience and create a memorable stay. A new feature this year is ‘Spaces’, a series of stands

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A must-see is the Sleep Set built concept rooms, organised as a competition each year. Five international design practices will create a guestroom working to this year’s theme, ‘The Science of Tribes’, drawn from pioneering social science research which identifies social groups based on the shared values, lifestyles and aesthetic preferences of their members. Singapore-based WOW Architects, Mitsui Designtec from Tokyo, and London offices of Aukett Swanke, Gensler and Studio Proof will each collaborate with suppliers to realise their concepts. Once unveiled the finished rooms are a can’t miss highlight of the show and visitors can see the designers make their case before a panel of judges in a late morning conference session on day two, followed by the lunchtime announcement of the winner.

Interior design and branding agency Superfutures is creating the 2016 bar, the networking hotspot over the two-day event. With this unique opportunity to let their imaginations fly, the designers are collaborating with visual artist Tupac Martir and food conceptualists Studio Appetit to create an immersive experience where the bar will become a lens to further explore the individual meanings behind the neighbouring Sleep Set bedrooms.

To find out more about the Sleep exhibition, Conference and Sleep Sets and register for a complimentary pass go to www.thesleepevent.com

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JFS Is Designed For Success Michael Tyler Interior designers heading to the January Furniture Show 2017 (JFS) can expect an even bigger and better event with extended show space and more exhibitors

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he four-day show, which runs from Sunday 22nd until Wednesday 25th January at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC), gives designers, architects and specifiers the first chance to see up and coming trends in furniture and furnishings.

With over 300 exhibitors already signed up, there will be everything from fabrics, soft furnishings, upholstery, flooring, cabinets and giftware across the five full halls on show.

Some of the UK’s major industry names exhibiting their designs, products and

innovations for those interested in sourcing furniture and furnishings for the contract and interior design markets, include Parker Knoll, Duresta, Collins & Hayes, Libra, Nathan, Celebrity, Kesterport, Cintinque, Lebus, Ercol, Whitemeadow, Willis & Gambier, Gallery Direct, Alstons, Furmanac, Dar Lighting, Michael Tyler, Pacific Lifestyle, Rauch, Tom Schneider and Tetrad.

“Designers attending the show will find plenty of inspiration from the many beautiful stands, product designs and concepts,” said Laraine Janes of the January Furniture Show. “We are excited that the calibre of

companies exhibiting is very high for 2017, so it is the perfect show at the perfect time of year to see what trends lie ahead.”

Here’s a taster of who you can expect to see at this year’s show.

Returning after 16 years, The January Furniture Show welcomes back Michael Tyler - one of Britain’s independent leading manufacturers of contemporary, high quality upholstered furniture. The company is using the 2017 exhibition to launch a brand new collection to its already well established

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Collins & Hayes will be introducing brand new innovative designs with huge emphasis on comfort and a natural fibre fabric collection.

A collaboration between Whitemeadow and Content by Terrence Conran will be launched at the show. The new Plus Collection harnesses the design and fabric flair of the Conran team with the commerciality of the Whitemeadow organisation. Four new models will be unveiled at the show designed to

complement the cabinet ranges from Conran.

Kesterport will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with a return to the show.

Established as respected suppliers to leading retailers, interior designers and contract specifiers both at home and internationally, it will be previewing a selection of new ranges with the emphasis on style and value.

Visitors to the Dar Lighting stand will see some of the company’s broad spectrum of designs from traditional chandeliers and

large statement pieces to a full range of table and floor lamps, wall lights, exterior lights, decorative lighting, easy-fit pendants and lampshades.

And Parker Knoll will be launching a brand new collection, honing in on its commitment to continuous innovation, and market leading design.

Online registration for the January Furniture Show is now open. www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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A Week In The Life Of Susan Knof Susan Knof, Registered BIID Interior Designer, is the owner and Creative Director of KNOF design. KNOF design is an award-winning international design firm focusing on projects with a modern, natural, and glamorous aesthetic.

Susan’s tenure includes roles at large architectural practices, such as Gensler, TPG, and SOSH Architects based in New York City. Having lived and worked in three major cities on three different continents she has a cosmopolitan style and flair to her designs. Her background and experience of living and working amongst different cultures and currencies helps her to seamlessly connect to her international client base. Susan is a business-minded Bohemian and has the luxury of calling both New York and London home. ‘My design style is about balance and harmony through contrast and quite often my life reflects this design approach,’ she says.

Monday I love the fresh start to the week and commuting to my office in Soho, taking in the vibrant atmosphere and buzzing city life. I like to start the week off with structure to plan the exciting days ahead. This week I am catching up with the different teams with a latte in hand while setting out our programmes and deliverables. I like to check in on each project to make sure they are being looked after tenderly and efficiently.

Tuesday Today I have a regular bi-weekly construction meeting in North London with the mechanical and structural engineers, project manager, and A/V consultants. We

spend hours labouring over every minute detail to ensure the overall building is fully coordinated. After a thorough coordination review we organise our budgets, fees, proposals, and building programmes.

I believe the beauty in a building is a lot like humans, it’s what’s on the inside. Of course, for me that is the interiors, but it goes deeper than that. It is all of the detailed technical and structural coordination that becomes hidden in the wall cavities and ceiling voids. The more seamless a design, the more time, thought, consideration and heart went on behind the scenes. For example, a cantilevered stairway does not just float without careful calculation on

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16 : in.HER LIFE loads and overhang. materials don’t effortlessly come together without preplanning floor build-up levels and material thickness, including all substrates. With this in mind I tend to spend Tuesdays focusing on the ‘behind the scenes’ work. If it is not thought about before it becomes very difficult later in the game.

Exhausted yet fulfilled, Tuesday is done! I head home for dinner and a warm bath with essential oils and a cup of chamomile tea.

Wednesday After a busy Tuesday session, Wednesday is greeted with a more restful and invigorating morning yoga class at Triyoga on the king’s Road in Chelsea. It’s another day of balancing. After a nice early start I feel clear-headed and ready to tackle the many facets of my company from accounting, IT, construction programmes, and dealing with clients, teams and manufacturers.

With a relaxed start to the day and the more practical aspects tackled, I am feeling in the flow, so I have opted for a late night in the office. I find beauty in the serenity; when everyone has left I can hear the hustle on the streets of Soho below. I turn up some great music – I’m obsessed with Spotify playlists and get so inspired when I have some good tunes to help get into the flow of the design process. my favourite part of my work is the early conceptual design phase where ideas are free flowing and just starting to come together. The detailed coordination and construction meetings are a necessary part of the process, but my true passion lies in the creative process, planning layouts and material palettes.

Thursday As well as working on projects in the Uk, I also spend a lot of time working on international projects. One of the challenges

working on international projects and teams is the differing time zones. Thanks to the beauty of Facetime I can travel without the jet lag. In sync with the sun I will start my calls east and head west through the day.

Today I start my day with conference calls in Indonesia. It’s 9am in London and already the afternoon in bali. I am working with manufacturers there to help on a project in Western Africa. This is a dream job and I feel blessed beyond words about the collaborative approach and beautiful designs that slowly form. To make sure it all comes together we have weekly calls to stay organised and track all design changes.

Next, I travel to Europe where I am liaising with manufacturing teams in milan and technical teams in Sofia. Just hearing the Italian accents puts me in a good mood.

Next is London, ahh back to greenwich meantime. I respond to one of my local

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client’s queries and calls, local suppliers and teams.

With a 5-hour difference, my last calls are to New York. Here, I am working on a small project in the commuter outskirts of Manhattan.

Working abroad has made the design process almost as creative as the project itself! The virtual travel inspires me as much as physical travel, I like to see my teams face-to-face and I enjoy seeing the backdrops change with the countries.

This gives an added level of energy and enthusiasm to each project as we share ‘our worlds’ with each other.

Friday The weekend is on the horizon and today I am winding down my week with some out of office time and local inspiration and sourcing for projects. I love a nice stroll through the Design District along the Pimlico Road stopping at a few favourites including Soane Britain, Linley, FBC London, Ochre and a last inspiration stop at Potterton Books.

This week ends with a catch-up with some friends and good food at Ducksoup on Dean Street in Soho. Ahh, and so the weekend starts…

Saturday I maintain my personal sense of balance and wellbeing by remaining social, active, and energetic in combination with creating

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20 : in.HER LIFE space for calm, quiet, restorative and reflective time. Nothing relaxes me more then spending time out in the wild getting a nice dose of fresh air.

Exercise is important to me so today I start the day with a Flowing Vinyasa class. I then meet a friend for a nice long walk through Battersea Park and then a late pub lunch at my local, The Prince Albert.

Nature, friends, and good food restores my balance.

Sunday My usual Sundays are spent relaxing and restoring. Sundays are all about refilling my cup; a well-spent day gives me the peace I need for another fulfilling week ahead.

However, this Sunday is different and I am jet-setting to the island of Crete where I am meeting a client, visiting a marble quarry and taking in the architectural beauty. Head and heart feel happy, full and inspired. www.knofdesign.com

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Warming To Design Towel warmers make a luxurious addition to any bathroom, as well as heating the room, they offer the treat of a cosy towel when you step out of the bath – and who doesn’t love that?

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o you want to make a statement in your bathroom or home interior? Aestus (www. aestus.co.uk), a leading British manufacturer and supplier of high quality designer radiators and towel rails, has the answer with the introduction of two new heating solutions, Sigma (pictured) and Fog, part of the Contemporary Towel Warmer Collection.

Specifically designed with the style conscious in mind, Sigma and Fog command your attention with their distinct silhouettes, fluid contouring and deceptively simple comb-like styling.

Organic lines and smooth rounded edges define these new heating solutions, Sigma and Fog, with each model fully embracing the latest desire for contemporary

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Sequel III from Vogue (UK)’s Traditional Collection

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And Aestus has added to its collection with two new stunning contemporary towel rails – Furore (pictured) and Elegy. Both rails share an elegant serpentine pattern which conforms to a current growing curved design trend. They both offer practicality with beautiful flowing lines that complement a wide range of contemporary settings.

Measuring 1000mm high, the Sequel III is wall-mounted making it perfect above a bath so after a long soak your warm fluffy towels are in easy reach!

Vogue (UK)’s AXIS Towel Warmer (pictured) is now available in two of its new finishes – Bright or Brushed Nickel.

Part of the Ladder Rail Collection, it is crafted in high quality Mild Steel and can be supplied with optional Aroma Plug in the new Metallic Finishes or ever popular

chrome (bespoke finishes available upon request). Awakening the senses by pampering your mind, body and soul, the AXIS with the Aroma Plug uniquely combines the sensations of warmth and scent, as well as providing a practical hanging space to warm and dry your fluffy towels. Highly original, Vogue (UK)’s innovative dished blanking plug is something you may find in many a premium steam room or sauna, allowing you to simply add your choice of fragrance in your bathroom via your towel warmer.

Furore and Elegy are manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, are suitable for all heating and hot water systems and come with a 30 year guarantee. Dual fuel and sealed electric element options are also available, so these really are versatile products.

Furore has a truly inspiring design and breaks the mould from traditional towel rails with stunning serpentine bars complimented with a matching thermostatic valve as standard. Furore, shown in black, is also available in polished stainless steel.

Elegy is a contemporary towel warmer, ideal for smaller spaces. It will enhance any traditional or contemporary setting with its stunning curved bars offering style with ample hanging space. Elegy is finished in polished stainless steel, and is shown with Quattro valves.

The Sequel III Design Radiator (pictured) from Vogue (UK) (www.vogueuk.co.uk) adds a classic edge to its Traditional Collection of designer radiators and towel warmers, with eight subtly curved hanging rails built around a white inset three-column radiator for the height of transitional heating design.

Furore towel warmer, from the Contemporary Collection by Aestus

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Small And Mighty BIID Registered interior designer Rachel Laxer is a dynamic interior designer with a distinct global and artistic sensibility that rises above trends and customary design concepts. She began her career in New York as a commodities trader and went on to be a successful emerging markets trader at the leading investment firms George Soros and Michael Steinhardt.

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achel and her family moved to Tokyo where she became enamoured with Japanese architecture. The Japanese aesthetic of simplicity and beauty inspired and fuelled her passion for interior design. She further developed her knowledge by studying privately with an art historian and architect in Tokyo.

Rachel and her family then settled in London, and she was quickly hired by celebrated designer Kelly Hoppen. Kelly valued her “East meets West� approach and exceptional international eye, including eclectic sourcing abilities. She currently

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28 : in.BRIEF divides her time between New York and London where she lives with her husband and two daughters, running design practices in both cities.

“I love designing small spaces,” said Rachel.

“They demand a lot of creativity to find the right balance of just enough furniture to make the space feel warm and inviting but not too crowded to make it feel overstuffed and cluttered.

“In one of my previous projects I was tasked with the challenge to make use of a small passage that led from a master bedroom into a larger family sitting room. The client wanted to utilise the space and create a transition from the calm of the master bedroom and the livelier living area.”

It’s important to establish a purpose for the space before you start designing, advises Rachel. Make sure you have a clear vision of what you want the space to achieve, whether it is to provide storage, a small hideaway area, or act as a simple room divider.

“In this case, we decided to turn the space into a study for the lady of the house,” she explained.

This turned out to be a “jewel box” inspired room – the walls are papered in Maya Romanoff glazed paper in the deep teal blue that was echoed in the Pierre Frey curtains.

When working in small spaces, it is common for many people to think small. But don’t – think big, especially when it comes to art!

“Oversized art works really well in small spaces, creating a visual impact and focal point,” Rachel told us. “In this project, I used oversized art work by the artist Kerri

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30 : in.BRIEF Rosenthal to ground the room and give it scale, the desk is my custom design and the desk chair and lounge chair are vintage Ligne Roset and Milo Baughman, both found on the 1st Dibs website.”

In the same way, a few big items in a small space look so much better than lots of small items as these give the impression of clutter.

Focus on what furniture you want and don’t over purchase.

“I turned a small dark closet into a dressing table so my client could utilise the room as a multi-purpose office and dressing room’” Rachel continued. “I think Virginia Wolff would have approved of this modern woman’s “Room of One’s Own!” When working with a small space, you still need to divide it into different zones, this ensures that the space becomes functional and not just a mix of different uses that clash. Focused zones give the space a clear use; this makes the space seem larger as you can immediately see what you can do in the different zones. Rachel started with the desk area and then created a makeup and reading area.

The use of colour is also intrinsically important when designing small spaces.

“I believe it’s best not to overcomplicate the colour scheme in a small space, and so I stuck to one colour – teal – that was inspired by a favourite dress that my client owned,” Rachel added. “Using a strong colour will also help tie the different zones together.

“One of my favourite items to use in small spaces is furniture made from clear acrylic.

As well as being functional, you can see right through the furniture, meaning they

don’t take up much visual weight and keeping the space uncluttered.”

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art doesn’t take up any space as it sits flush against the wall, yet it adds so much design value and personality to the space. www.rlaxerinteriors.com

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Tapestry For Our Times Last month’s feature gave an overview of the contemporary tapestry exhibition, Here & Now, currently showing at The National Centre for Craft & Design in Sleaford, Lincolnshire until Sun 15th Jan 2017. This month, we explore how tapestry is relevant for our current times.

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he word ‘tapestry’ often evokes images of epic scenes hung in the grand interiors of palaces, castles and national trust properties.

Whilst it is true that the UK has a proud history for commissioning and appreciating tapestries since the middle Ages, the medium is by no means confined to the history books, or to heritage properties.

a state of focussed, considered concentration on tiny areas, building up shape, narrative and imagery, employing hand skills and ‘time’; the results - unique, immersive and tangible experiences that resonate with today’s world in subject matter, process and as finished pieces.

Here & now is an exhibition that showcases artists who have crafted their skills over many years as well as young artists working in the medium. they are all committed to creating tapestries that are as reflective of the times we live in now, as those produced in the past were of their time.

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Contemporary weavers are pushing the boundaries and making tapestry relevant in today’s world, whilst managing to remain committed to traditional techniques, ensuring their legacy. in Here & now artists deal with everything from current political issues to selfies and body image, contemporary feelings about motherhood, freedom of expression and suppression and more.

But tapestry is relevant today in more than just subject matter. Just consider the societal hunger for chances to escape our frenetic world as well as the desire for textural experiences and interactivity - on a superficial level witness our constant caressing of screens - coupled with the pursuit of ‘one off’ and personalised experiences. the medium satisfies all of these current ideologies; the act of weaving giving makers the chance to withdraw into

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Student Design Challenge Returns Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) is pleased to announce the return of the BIID Student Design Challenge.

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osted by De Montfort University, Leicester, the one day charrette-style, CAD-free design competition will take place on Saturday 19th November.

Exclusively open to third year BA Interior Design and Interior Architecture degree students, the BIID invites course directors from across the UK to nominate and register teams of six students to take part in this industry-led competition on behalf of their university.

The competition has been created to help students design collaboratively in small groups, an essential practical skill that is used in many design studios. Each team will be presented with a design brief on the day and will be given just six hours to develop a design proposal, before presenting their designs to a judging panel led by BIID President Susie Rumbold. Each group will be paired with an experienced, practicing interior designer and BIID member who will shadow the group, providing guidance and advice.

This year’s event is taking place at the Vijay Patel Building, a new £65m flagship building at De Montfort University. The

building is the university’s hub for all Art and Design subjects and boasts spacious multidisciplinary studios and design collaboration areas as well as providing a dynamic and engaging environment for the students.

After last year’s success, the BIID anticipates a large sign-up rate and advises universities

to register teams as soon as possible.

To register your university and six students to take part in the competition, please visit http://biid.org.uk/events/biid-studentdesign-challenge-2016.

The deadline to apply is 12:00pm, Friday 11th November 2016.

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Knowledge Hub Launched The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) has launched its new online e-learning platform, the BIID Knowledge Hub.

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n a first for the industry, this cloudbased online platform will host a wide range of educational content to foster the learning and development of interior designers and interior design students. Users can register and access the content on the platform free of charge.

“The BIID has developed the new BIID Knowledge Hub to deliver flexible, online learning for interior designers. We understand the time constraints interior designers are often under so we wanted to create a solution for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), which was easily accessible,” commented Susie Rumbold, President of the BIID. “This platform is designed to complement the wide range of live learning events we already offer, such

as seminars, workshops and our flagship Annual Conference.”

The BIID Knowledge Hub provides the ultimate flexible education for designers, allowing them to improve their skills, knowledge and expertise at their own pace. The BIID has partnered with a range of organisations, such as trade bodies, educational establishments and charities, to provide accredited learning for the platform.

These include the UK Green Building Council, CEDIA, the Furniture Industry Research Association (FIRA), the British Woodworking Federation, Dominic Schuster, Spiral Cellars, Natural Stone Projects, GoodWeave, the Wood Window Alliance, and Swedish Wood.

Suitable for designers working on residential

and commercial projects, the long term aim of the Knowledge Hub is to provide a wide range of content on all areas of interior design, including project case studies, specifying products and finishes, regulations and legislation, health and safety, sustainability, inclusive design, professional practice and more.

The BIID is also inviting any individuals or organisations who would like to share their knowledge or expertise to get in touch to find out how they can get involved.

For more information regarding the new online platform and to visit the BIID Knowledge Hub, please visit http://biid. wcea.education/

VEEDON FLEECE

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36 : in.BFC

Stand Up For Furniture Exports!

Leading members of the furniture industry met recently with the Minister of State for International Trade and other MPs and peers, to discuss investment in developing export markets.

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he Export & Growth Event was held at the House of Commons on 11th October, organised by The British Furniture Confederation (BFC) and sponsored by Stephen McPartland MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Furniture Industry Group (APPFIG).

The industry, through the BFC, is keen to ensure that the Government understands the contribution the furniture sector makes to the UK’s economy as well as its trade balance sheet. The event was held to demonstrate its ability to grow exports, but also to express its concerns about the level of Government help available.

A recent survey completed by almost 150 UK furniture manufacturers indicates that over 50% are planning to increase export activities over the next one to two years; yet 80% had been unable to access EU or UK Government funding for investment in export and growth.

When asked about what intervention from the Government industry would like to see post Brexit to ensure the best outcome, the following themes were regularly mentioned:

• Greater liaison with industry to fully understand the market conditions and requirements the industry needs to protect, develop and promote.

• Retain commonality of standards and ease of moving goods from Europe into the UK and vice versa.

• Access to the single market and, as required, access to the European labour markets for certain skills (e.g. upholsterers).

Stephen McPartland MP praised the furniture industry for being “robust, with lots of gumption.” He outlined how it’s a £10bn sector, employing more than 106,000 people and exporting around £1bn. “It’s very diverse and it makes some of the best products in the world, products that many overseas markets admire and want to get hold of,” he said. www.britishfurnitureconfederation.org.uk

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38 : CONNECTIONS ACCESSORIES Fabricant Ltd Unit 4 Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AY T: 01765 607755 F: 01765 607739 E: sales@fabricant.co.uk W: www.fabricant.co.uk Focus SB Napier Road, Castleham Industrial Estate, St Leonards-on Sea, East Sussex TN38 9NY T: 01424 858060 F: 01424 853862 E: sales@focus-sb.co.uk W: www.focus-sb.co.uk

BEDS Hypnos Limited Longwick Road, Princes Risborough, BuckinghamshireHP27 9RS T: 01844 348200 F: 01844 348099 E: designer@hypnosbeds.com W: www.hypnosbeds.com

ARTISTS Charmain Russouw Art 10 Hawkesley Crescent, Birmingham, B31 4DL T: 07773342013 E: info@myart-direct.co.uk W: www.charmainrussouwart.com New Ravenna Mosaics PO Box 1000, Exmore, VA 23350 T: 757.442.3379 E: info@newravenna.com W: www.newravenna.com

BATHTUBS Cabuchon Bathforms Whitegate, Lancaster, LA3 3BT, England, UK T: 01524 66022 E: info@cabuchon.com W: www.cabuchon.com

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Design & Display Structures Ltd, Ground Floor, 1-7 Station Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1HT T: 07971 601 619 E:sales@design-and-display.co.uk W: www.design-and-display.co.uk

CURTAIN & BLIND SYSTEMS Fabricant Ltd Unit 4 Red House Farm, Bridge Hewick, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 5AY T: 01765 607755 F: 01765 607739 E: sales@fabricant.co.uk W: www.fabricant.co.uk Silent Gliss Limited Pyramid Business Park Poorhole Lane, Broadstairs Kent CT10 2PT T: 01843 863571 F: 01843 864503 E: info@silentgliss.co.uk W: www.silentgliss.co.uk

Polyflor Ltd PO BOX 3, Radcliffe New Road, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 7NR T: 0161 767 1111 F: 0161 767 1100 E: info@polyflor.com W: www.polyflor.com SureSet UK Ltd 32 Deverill Road Trading Estate Sutton Veny, Warminster, BA12 7BZ T: 0800 612 6501 F: +44 (1985) 841260 E: mail@sureset.co.uk W: www.sureset.co.uk

FURNITURE

DECORATIVE PANEL SURFACES Xylo Cleaf Xylo House, Unit 13, Brunswick Ind. Park, Brunswick Way, New Southgate, London, N11 1JL T: +44(0) 20 8368 8122 F: +44(0) 20 8368 8127 E: info@xylocleaf.com

DOORS

Junckers Ltd Unit A, 1 Wheaton Road, Witham, Essex, CM83UJ T: 0044 (0) 1376 534700 E:enquiries@junckers.co.uk

W: www.xylocleaf.com

J B Kind Doors UK Portal Place, Astron Business Park, Hearthcote Road, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9DW T: 01283 554197 W: www.jbkind.com

FLOORING Designworks Tiles Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7LB T: +44 (0)1392 473037 W: www.designworkstiles.com

Cult Furniture 811 Wandsworth Rd, London SW8 3JH T: 0208 1856960 E: info@cultfurniture.com W: www.cultfurniture.com Elm Workspace The Space Centre, Porte Marsh Road, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BW. T: 01249 819419 F: 01249 819418 E: sales@elmworkspace.com W: www.elmworkspace.com Hill Interiors Hill House, Oaktree, Burneston Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2JW T: 01845 567044 F: 01845 567055 E: sales.enquiries@hill-interiors.com W: www.hill-interiors.com Satelliet Browns UK South, Unit 2 Nexus Park, Lysons Ave, Ash Vale, Surrey, GU12 5QE T: 0800 977 5722 E: info@satelliet.co.uk W: www.satelliet-browns.co.uk

CONNECTIONS : 39 Technogym U.K. Ltd. Two The Boulevard, Cain Road, Bracknell, RG12 1WP T: +44 (0) 1344 300236 F: +44 (0) 1344 300238 W: www.techogym.com

HOME AUTOMATION AM Intelligent Homes Suite 9, Space House, Abbey Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7SU T: +44 (0) 20 8838 3597 T: +44 (0) 20 8838 0691 E: info@amintelligenthomes.com W: www.amintelligenthomes.com

HOMEWARES Dream Icons Little Acre, East Lavant, West Sussex, PO18 0AJ W: www.dreamicons.com T: 08452 93 93 91

INNOVATIVE SOLUTION Armstrong World Industries Ltd Building Products Division Armstrong House, 38 Market Square, Uxbridge, UB8 1NG T: 0800 371849 F: +44 (0) 1895 274287 W: www.armstrong-atelier.eu

LIGHTING Transformation Tubes Ltd 118 Winkworth Road, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 2QR T: 01737 373483 F: 01737 370590 E: sales@transformationtubes.co.uk W: www.transformationtubes.co.uk

PIANOS

RETAIL Morplan Ltd Unit 1, Temple Bank, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2DY T: 0800 45 11 22 E: web.support@morplan.com W: www.morplan.com

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