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WOW!house 2026

Inside WOW!house 2026

Once again WOW!house 2026 is a triumph. Here is a complete guide to the event with photos of every room

Lapicida Slab Gallery

Lapicida opens Slab Gallery

Stone specialist Lapicida has opened Slab Gallery at its Harrogate headquarters

This week’s product launches

An embroidered wall covering, fabric that celebrates rural life and a tile depicting the Loch Ness monster. Here are the products that caught my eye this week

BIID Interior Design Awards

BIID Interior Design Awards shortlist announced

Are you on the list? Find out who’s shortlisted for this year’s BIID Interior Design Awards

Fermoie

This week’s product launches

Textiles inspired by a mountain, a wiggly mirror and a painterly rug, These are the products that caught my eye this week

CEDIA Andrea Harvey

CEDIA launch Design & Build outreach department

CEDIA’s new Design & Build outreach department is aimed at connecting members with architects, designers and builders

Toni Black House of Black

Walls that speak

During Clerkenwell Design Week I was involved in a panel discussion on the future of wallcoverings. In this follow up feature interior designer Toni Black shares her views on how creative walls evoke a sense of atmosphere

V&A East Museum

V&A East Museum

V&A East Museum aims to bring the V&A collection to life in new ways, celebrating making in all its forms

QEST Sanderson

QEST Sanderson rising star craft award

Nominations for the QEST Sanderson rising star craft award open this month

Alfa Tiles

Project: award winning bathroom

This award winning bathroom design balances period features with a dramatic aesthetic