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Swiss bathroom manufacturer Laufen enjoyed its second visit to Sleep London in November, where its solutions for hotel bathrooms and washrooms attracted much attention…

Dawnvale Hospitality Interiors have successfully supplied and installed the complete furniture and soft furnishings package for The New Inn in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.This beautiful…

London’s Alexandra Palace was the venue for the final event of the Geberit Challenge 2012 in November, with participants going head to head in…

Brintons Carpets is donating a rug for auction at this evening’s BT British Olympic Ball with all proceeds being donated to Team GB.Woven by…

International hotel design was celebrated in London on the 22nd November, when nine of Europe’s notable hotels claimed top honours at the prestigious European…

Offering a fast, simple way of converting floorstanding sanitaryware to the high end look of wall-hung, Geberit’s Monolith module is now available in a…

This contemporary style sofa and matching armchair from Dawnvale would enhance any stylish interior scheme. This model is available as an armchair, 2-seater sofa,…

Back by popular demand, Geberit will hold a further series of installer training days early next year. Running on consecutive days, the free training…

Drawing inspiration from the stunning Georgian architecture and interior of the prestigious Burhill Golf Club in Surrey, the bespoke carpet gracing busy function rooms,…

Brintons offer a new and exciting opportunity to customise its famous luxurious and durable Wilton Stripes. Brintons Wilton carpet has legendary wear properties and…

This year’s Sleep Exhibition will be the location for the unveiling of the new luxury print collection by Skopos, Erddig & Elle.Demonstrating Skopos’ knowledge…

Vaughan is delighted to be introducing an exciting collection of decorative lighting at Sleep 2012. Vaughan’s eye-catching stand brings together a wide range of…

Portugal’s first hotel under Hilton Worldwide’s Conrad brand has recently opened in the Algarve’s Quinta do Lago resort. The property’s design was inspired by…

FX INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR DESIGN AWARDS 2012 Now in its 14th year, these prestigious Awards invite both UK and International design talent from all over…

Agua to launch 2 NEW collections at The Sleep Event 2012 Agua are looking forward to welcoming Interior Designers, Specifiers, Hotel Operators and Furniture…

With water saving being a crucial factor in the building and refurbishment of commerical projects to ensure that they meet the necessary criteria for…

The endlessly stylish and resilient Suite carpet concept from Lano Flooring Solutions continues to provide leisure and hospitality environments with the utmost in style,…

A beautiful bespoke woven axminster carpet will take the centre stage on the walls and floor of the Wilton Carpets Commercial stand at this…

The UK’s leading independent wallcovering manufacturer, Dixon Turner is pleased to introduce Cosmos to its Premier collection.This unique embossed texture features intricate twisted textile…

Combining effortless chic with outstanding quality, Vaughan has launched a wonderful new collection of floor lamps for Autumn 2012.The Villon Floor Lamp has a…

La Bastide de Gordes & Spa is a warm, intimate five-star residence located in one of France’s most beautiful villages. With its surrounding natural…

Brintons new commercial website makes a leap forward – we’ve listened to what our customers want and made the whole experience a real pleasure.The…

Fine Cell Work are delighted to announce that the lease for our Mayfair pop-up shop has been extended until Christmas.The shop is located at…

The Wandsworth Group is to help architects and self-builders understand how they can combine wow factor, comfort and energy efficiency when it showcases the…

The Crosswater Group has enlisted the expertise of independent consultant Richard Hurst of RAH Consultancy, to assist in their bid to improve their customers’…

September sees the launch of an innovative, environmentally responsible new collection from the Accents range by Skopos. Etienne arrives on the market as an…

Glamorous Art Deco inspired carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial now graces the floor of the elegant Atrium Bar at The Imperial hotel in Russell…

A magnificent array of carpets from Lano Flooring Solutions now graces the floors of Lensbury, a luxurious four star hotel resort and conference centre…

The newly opened Ampersand Hotel is set in a stunning Victorian building dating back to 1888 in South Kensington, London. The interior Designers have…

Leading bathroom specialists, Crosswater, is delighted to announce their creative partnership with renowned world-class interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE. The collaboration will see award-winning…

Wiring accessories specialist, The Wandsworth Group, has turned conventional design a-round – literally! – with the introduction of a new circular plate range.Drawing on…

An exceptional range of premium showering kits with the option to mix and match components and create your own preferred combination. A cut above…

Vector Concepts Ready to Weave is an exciting new initiative developed by Brintons design team to offer bespoke carpets in a fraction of the…

The hygiene benefits and stylish appearance of Geberit’s newest flush plate, the touchless Sigma80, have led to it being awarded the prestigious Red Dot…

With a rainbow of metallic hues complemented by rich accents, the stunning new Elements FastTrack colour palette has been launched by Wilton Carpets Commercial….

Address: 5 Grosvenor Street, Mayfair, London, W1K 4DG Think of prisoners sewing and you probably conjure an image of men in arrow covered overalls,…

Based in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, Brintons has been at the forefront of quality woven floorcoverings for almost 230 years, marrying the latest technologies with the…

With the components and systems hidden behind the walls being a crucial element of hotel bathroom design, Geberit’s Product Manager Simon Spridgeon discusses the…

Introducing the latest additions to the GROHE New Tempesta line of showers GROHE New Tempesta is a line of showers with a lot of…

Dawnvale are proud to announce their involvement with G&G Goodfellows on the launch of their exciting new venture in central London. In association with…

Hotel La Tour is a spectacular new concept hotel, which recently opened in Birmingham city centre. Its ultra modern and exquisite interior sets new…

Featuring up to four different spray patterns, GROHE Power&Soul™ offers individualised showering experiences – for a fresh start to the day or for simple…

The buzz about the new ME by Meliá Hotel in Covent Garden is all about its Foster + Partners design…..but with a destination hotel…

July sees the launch of a luxurious new collection from the Accents range by Skopos. Minerva, an opulent, chenille velvet, delivers textural interest and…

Prison charity, Fine Cell Work has been given the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Fine Cell Work, founded in 1997, is a social enterprise…

Three striking colours of Zen carpet from Lano Flooring Solutions now adorn the 2012 Big Brother House, providing sumptuous underfoot comfort for this year’s…

The new elegant Geberit Monolith sanitary module for washbasins; perfect merging of form, functionality and quality The bathroom is more than just a space…

A variety of Lano carpets now adorn the prestigious Roland Garros tennis club in Paris, providing a beautiful and stylish backdrop for the renowned…

Bespoke woven masterpieces from Wilton Carpets Commercial now adorn a range of areas in the stunning and historic Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, blending in…

June will see the launch of a new upholstery collection from the Accents range by Skopos. Following the vibrancy of the Calle velvets launched…

The Crosswater Group launched over 250 new products at this year’s KBB Birmingham. The new collections offer all of the benefits designers seek when…

Boss Design – leading British seating designer and manufacturer – announce the launch of Optima, a quietly elegant chair that offers an understated yet…

Leaders in bathroom design, Crosswater Holdings has launched a stylish new look website. Excelling with a vast, exciting and an innovative product range, the…

May sees the launch of a refreshing new upholstery collection from the Accents range by Skopos. Calle, a collection of strié velvets has been…

A stunning bespoke carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial has been laid in the Music Room Gallery at the Royal Pavilion, featuring a striking and…

On The Level, the UK’s leading manufacturer of concealed wet floor shower trays, has been working alongside Geberit to produce a unique and complete…

The Wandsworth Group has launched the UK’s first door entry system to offer picture capture technology as part of a host of enhancements to…

Always at the forefront of design and innovation, leading sanitary solutions manufacturer Geberit has cornered the market with its revolutionary new DuoFresh odour extraction…

As the UK economy shows green shoots of stability, 2012 marks an ongoing investment in our Midlands furniture factory where much of our hotel…

A beautiful botanical print carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial now covers the floor of The Three Bears bar and restaurant in Stockport, giving the…

Vaughan have recently launched a new range of products in time for Spring.These include: The Halifax External Lantern, a smart but simple outside wallight;…

Set in the heart of Belgravia, Belgraves is Thompson Hotels’ first flagship London Hotel with designs by EPR Architects Ltd and Tara Bernerd &…

Interior Fit out Specialists Dawnvale were appointed as main contractor to a new bar and pizzeria chain making its debut in Warrington. The designers…

Tufted and woven carpets from Wilton Carpets Commercial now adorn the bedrooms and corridors of accommodation facilities at the Cranfield Management Development Centre, regarded…

Effortlessly combining design, comfort and hygiene in the contemporary bathroom or washroom, the new Sigma80 touch-less flush plate from Geberit has all three in…

Luxuriousness meets practicality with the new Agua Juno collection – comprising 13 contemporary colours, Agua Juno is designed to tone with a wide variety…

The Wandsworth Group has launched a Bluetooth version of its innovative ‘i-fi’ docking station, enabling wireless MP3 play-back for any Bluetooth enabled device.Believed to…

Providing a dedicated and inspirational place for designers and industry specialists within the hospitality and leisure sectors, the North West Design Centre is showcasing…

Vaughan have had a successful 5 days exhibiting at Maison et Objet in Paris. This bi-annual event is the largest and possibly the most…

Agua continues to strengthen its Field Sales Team with the appointment of Aimee O’Donnell to cover Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Agua…

Natura is the latest woven collection from Skopos, consisting of textural weaves echoing nature in a vast range of subtle neutral colour tones. Ideal…

Hammer Carpets, the design-led Danish manufacturer of high quality contract carpets, is delighted to announce the appointment of Charles Rae to the new position…

As specialists providing comprehensive interior fit out services to Bars, Restaurants and Hotels across the UK, Dawnvale’s in-house manufacturing facilities provide bespoke bars and…

Gracing the halls of London’s Excel with its latest innovations in sanitary systems, Geberit will be at Ecobuild 2012 in March with a stand…

The kind of comfort and convenience offered by luxury hotel room control systems could soon become a much more mainstream feature of the sector…

The Venice Designer Collection from Lano provides seven beautiful designs and performance enough for hospitality and leisure environments and is distributed exclusively in the…

Students in University of Warwick halls of residence are studying their way to a bright future upon tufted wool carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial….

When I started this series at the end of October it was not intended to be in the News columns of HotelDesigns. The first…

Geberit is the most innovative brand in the plumbing industry, with several of its sanitary systems solutions being given the seal of approval as…

With a stunning stand conceived around the theme ‘a passion for design’, Wilton Carpets Commercial garnered widespread praise among visitors to November’s Sleep Event,…

Vaughan had a successful stand on the mezzanine level at The Sleep Event and very much enjoyed seeing long standing clients and meeting new…

Situated at the base of the Sheffield University, Students’ Union Bar One is not one to miss. As one of the country’s largest student…

Wiring accessories specialist, The Wandsworth Group, is to supply luxury switches and sockets along with a wide range of bespoke wiring accessories for one…

The Wandsworth Group has launched a complete, co-ordinated hotel sector offer from KNX and wiring accessories specialist Jung.Jung’s exclusive UK distributor, The Wandsworth Group…

BBC’s Newsnight picked up on our theme of resurrecting British manufacturing in its programme Monday night (28/11/2011). It took a trip to an area…

Join Martin Rowell @ 11.30am on Thursday 24th November (Seminar area M43) where he will be discussing why brands need to evolve and create…

Specifiers looking for a stylish and subtle approach to lighting switches and dimmers can now select from the Jung ‘A Creation’ range, available from…

Some 5,900 square metres of bespoke carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial has given a luxurious ambience to the lounge, restaurant, corridors and bedrooms of…

Luxuriousness and sophistication meets practicality with the new Cashmir collection from Agua. The 11 colours have been carefully selected to tone with modern colour…

Wilton Carpets Commercial has launched a stunning, brand new website designed to reflect its stature as one of the most design-focused carpet manufacturers in…

I started in Art College in 1967. I quickly discovered, as my school woodwork master had told me, that I was inept in the…

Signbox unveiled its groundbreaking Enlighten smart poster range at the official national launch held in the superb surroundings of the Saatchi Gallery in London’s…

Vaughan has recently supplied the refurbished St. Ermins Hotel in Central London, with a number of different lighting requirements. From the stylish hotel lobby…

With a stunning bespoke passion flower inspired carpet running from floor to ceiling, Wilton Carpets Commercial will be creating a stir at this year’s…

Lano Flooring Solutions has gone to Infinity and beyond with the launch of a brand new carpet designed for commercial and hospitality environments.Made from…

Fine Cell Work is proud to unveil their brand new, user-friendly website. Read Our Prison StoriesYou can read testimonials from prisoners and volunteers about…

Located in the heart of New York, on world-famous Fifth Avenue, the new GROHE Live! Center is a place of exchange, training and inspiration….

With colours from cool greys, across sands, earths and moss into bright reds and royal purples, Onyx is the latest collection to come from…

Vaughan are delighted to announce their involvement with this year’s Focus event at the Chelsea Harbour Design Centre, London from the 25th – 28th…