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d line is a leading Danish design brand that provides a total solution with its architectural ironmongery and bathroom products, which are designed to create a cohesive visual expression throughout the space they occupy.

Its products are made from the highest quality AISI 316 stainless steel, a resilient and non-corrosive material and have been designed by world-leading designers such as Arne Jacobsen, Knud Holscher, Tom Dixon and Bjarke Ingels. Additionally, d line offers range of colours and finishes, a 20-year warranty on all its items, and features the innovative Re-handle system, which extends the product life cycle up to 100 years.

wooden doors in corridor with d line fittings

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Danish design since 1971
Since the beginning, d line’s design philosophy has been to create products that respond to a need. This started in the 60s when the Danish designer Knud Holscher was working under Arne Jacobsen at St Catherine’s College Oxford. It was his need for a high-quality, coordinated line of stainless steel architectural products that led him to design one – d line. The product series range is designed to meet architects’ needs, so every solution that’s been produced is meticulous in form, function, feel and construction. Every detail of a d line piece is rigorously tested for seamless functioning so that it endures. This is why d line is known for being resistant to wear and tear and for only needing to be bought for the purpose once.

The world’s first design hotel
Another iconic product is found in d line’s portfolio – the beautifully curved Arne Jacobsen door handle, which was originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The hotel opened its doors in the 60’s as the world’s first design hotel and it was a manifestation of Arne Jacobsen’s holistic approach to architecture and design. Arne Jacobsen designed everything within the hotel’s 22 floors, including the timeless lever handle. The iconic, curved lever handle was designed after the shape of a palm’s grip – creating an organic shape and a soft touch. Today, only room 606 remains as it stood in 1960, and it has fully functioned as a guest room until recently. The AJ lever handle endures too and is still one of the most beloved products in d line’s portfolio.

freestanding bath with d line fittings

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Sometimes good as new is better
d line’s commitment to sustainability goes beyond its commitment to a design that never dates. With the circular system, Re-handle, it takes in original products to be Re-handled. The products are fixed, replaced and polished to work good as new. With each Re-handle, d line saves the environment up to 90 per cent CO2 emission and the same product can be Re-handled up to four times – securing 100 years of use. With an asking price for a Re-handled product that is 60 per cent lower than a newly produced item, it is straightforward to make the enduring choice and reuse instead of buying new.

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.