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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

Burgess Celebrate 55 Years

April 14, 2014 1:52 pm Published by Comments Off on Burgess Celebrate 55 Years

Burgess Furniture were the very first European manufacturers of the aluminium stacking banquet chair, and with a manufacturing heritage of nearly 70 years, we are the market leaders for conference and banqueting furniture around the world.


Inside Out Contracts – Curzon Cinema

April 14, 2014 9:45 am Published by Comments Off on Inside Out Contracts – Curzon Cinema

Curzon cinemas specialise in art house and independent film. The Yorkshire town of Ripon was once home to three picture houses but has been without one since 1982.


Lyndon Design – VW Headquarters

April 7, 2014 9:36 am Published by Comments Off on Lyndon Design – VW Headquarters

LYNDON DESIGN DRIVES THE TRANSFORMATION AT VOLKSWAGON GROUP UK HEADQUARTERS The prestigious head offices of Volkswagen Group UK based in... Read More >


BCFA Members at May Design Series

April 1, 2014 3:11 pm Published by Comments Off on BCFA Members at May Design Series

Taking place at London’s ExCeL next month is May Design Series, the all-encompassing furnishings fair serving the contract community. BCFA... Read More >


TREND BOARD – APRIL 2014

April 1, 2014 10:49 am Published by Comments Off on TREND BOARD – APRIL 2014

The Harlequin Group is proud to present a new addition to its brand portfolio: Anthology. Every month Walker Greenbank Contracts  will bring... Read More >


Cubico by Starbank Panel Products Ltd

April 1, 2014 10:24 am Published by Comments Off on Cubico by Starbank Panel Products Ltd

Simplicity conquered Experienced pioneers in panel manufacturing Starbank have created a new range that simplifies the specification process, but is... Read More >


Design Pop Up – Glasgow

March 27, 2014 10:03 am Published by 2 Comments

Glasgow, 26th March: Eight companies leading the market in the design industry got together for the first time in Glasgow in a four-week Design Pop Up. Allgood, Artemide, Bute, Domus Tiles, Mapei, Milliken, Shadbolt and Steelcase showcased their most innovative products under one roof at the Italian Centre,


Laufen in the Maldives

March 26, 2014 11:34 am Published by Comments Off on Laufen in the Maldives

Ensuring that the bathrooms are as luxurious as the location, Laufen sanitaryware has been chosen for the exclusive Kandolhu Island Resort in the Maldives.


Hypnos Royal Comfort Collection

March 24, 2014 1:54 pm Published by Comments Off on Hypnos Royal Comfort Collection

Hypnos create ultimate sleep indulgence  Hypnos have launched their most premium luxurious bed to date, with the Royal Comfort. inspired by... Read More >


The Chancellor’s Budget

March 19, 2014 3:28 pm Published by 1 Comment

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has revised up its expectations for growth – to 2.7% in 2014 and 2.3% in 2015. A record number of people are in work and the OBR now expects employment to reach 31.4 million by 2018. A deficit that reached 11% of GDP in 2009-10 is now forecast to fall by half to 5.5% in the coming year and will be eradicated by 2018-19.