Author Archives for Alys Bryan
About Alys Bryan
Alys is a knowledgeable design editor who is focused on instigating conversations, both online and in-person, with industry experts which challenge, educate and advance the commercial interior sector. Her training and 15 years of professional experience as a furniture designer for the commercial sector makes her uniquely placed to lead Design Insider as Editor
December 22, 2015 12:17 pm
Published by Alys Bryan
As the year comes to an end we take a look at the top post of December .
This month we launched our first video on DESIGN INSIDER as part of the Designer's Muse series, in this video we focused on the inspiration behind the recent award winning Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam, interviewing interior designer Steffi Backhouse of GA Design.
December 18, 2015 2:35 pm
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Jess Sorel’s career has spanned nearly twenty years in the contract furniture industry, resulting in a body of work that... Read More >
December 17, 2015 3:56 pm
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Most will agree that you get the best travel experience when a distinctive hotel profile is successfully combined with a sprinkling of home comforts.
December 17, 2015 12:42 pm
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Modern Garden Company launched Tosca at this years Sleep exhibition, the collection combines soft curves, tapered legs and an an elegant seating shell in powder coated stainless steel which is wrapped with a new upholstery developed exclusively by Tribu.
December 17, 2015 11:30 am
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Last week the world’s press reported on COP21, 2015 Paris Climate Conference, where governments representing 195 countries pledged to limit global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
December 16, 2015 2:39 pm
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As Head of Areen Hospitality, Andrew is involved in and monitors all aspects of a project: from initial client contact,... Read More >
December 14, 2015 2:55 pm
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Sekers announces the launch of Bamburgh, a new upholstery collection of four distinctive jacquard designs, including an undulating stripe and... Read More >
December 11, 2015 3:06 pm
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Johnson Tiles is the leading manufacturer and importer of porcelain and ceramic tiles in the UK. Renowned for its high-profile designer collaborations at The London Design Festival and Clerkenwell Design Week, the award winning, in-house Design Team plays a major role in the forward-thinking nature of the company.
December 9, 2015 11:28 am
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We had the great pleasure of visiting the Waldorf Astoria, Amsterdam with Steffi Backhouse of GA Design. Steffi giving us a wonderful tour of the hotel and then having a discussion about her inspiration for the design.
December 8, 2015 12:57 pm
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Advancing the advent of the iconic gastropub, award-winning Oakman Inns & Restaurants has recently unveiled a collection of design-led venues characterised by their unique furnishings and interiors.
December 8, 2015 10:06 am
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On Thursday 3rd December 2015, Élan by Decca won the Interior Design Best of Year Award 2015 in the Contract / Lounge Single Seat category! Designed by Jess Sorel, the Caid collection establishes presence through subtle shifts in its clean, quiet geometry.
December 4, 2015 4:15 pm
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Another busy week for Design Insider, after recovering the hangover after #Sleep15, We had the pleasure of awarding Shaw Hospitality... Read More >
December 4, 2015 12:05 pm
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Location: King’s Cross, London Type: Restaurant Drake & Morgan restaurant and bar group consists of a number of unique locales scattered... Read More >
December 2, 2015 4:46 pm
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Robert Chelsom is joint Managing Director with son, Will, of Chelsom Limited, and is a former President of the Lighting Industry Association and a past Director of the BCFA.
November 30, 2015 4:39 pm
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London-based design practice Areen Hospitality has completed all the interiors of the 148 bed Sheraton Dushanbe in Tajikistan.