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Impossible Conso from Duffy London
  • March 23, 2022March 23, 2022
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In conversation with: Christopher Duffy

Duffy London creates striking pieces that play with the concept of gravity. I chatted to Christopher Duffy about the fine line between art and furniture, his most challenging design and his love of water.

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  • March 3, 2022July 12, 2023
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Arabella McNie

In conversation with: Arabella McNie

Arabella McNie is creative director at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. She tells me about her career background, the trends she is predicting for SS22 and this year’s exciting WOW!House project.

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Barbie bedroom interior for children
  • February 16, 2022February 24, 2022
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Interiors for children

Medina King, of award winning MK Kids Interiors, talked to me about creating a niche business and the joy of designing interiors for children

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  • January 10, 2022January 10, 2022
  • Leave a Comment on In conversation with: Robbie Llewellyn

In conversation with: Robbie Llewellyn

Join me as I chat to Robbie LLewellyn, founder of one of my favourite lighting brands Bert Frank, and discover the appeal of designing lights inspired by the Art Deco and Bauhaus eras

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  • December 14, 2021December 14, 2021
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What’s your favourite possession?

When I interview interesting people from the interior design industry the final question I like to spring on them is ‘what’s your favourite possession?’ It’s a light hearted way to round off the conversation and it can be quite revealing. Here are the best answers from 2021

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Curators Cabinet Collection from Mindthegap
  • December 13, 2021April 15, 2025
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In conversation with: Stefan Ormenisan

Stefan Ormenisan is the founder and creative director of Mindthegap. I asked him how Transylvania influences his designs and what’s next for this interiors brand

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Inari modern chandelier from Cameron Design House
  • December 8, 2021December 13, 2021
  • 1 Comment on In conversation with: Ian Cameron

In conversation with: Ian Cameron

Ian Cameron is creative director at bespoke lighting brand Cameron Design House. We chat about the Finnish influence on his work, new venture Empty State and the joy of rebuilding a motorbike.

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Tom Faulkner seated
  • December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
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In conversation with: Tom Faulkner

Tom Faulkner is celebrating 25 years of creating beautiful, sculptural metal furniture. I sat down with Tom at his Chelsea showroom to find out how it all started, his plans for the future and the joys of geometry

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Interior designed by TR Studio
  • November 25, 2021November 25, 2021
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In conversation with: Tom Rutt of TR Studio

Tom Rutt is the name behind architecture and interiors practice TR Studio. I’ve explored Tom’s projects on The Insider before, so I thought it was time to find out a bit more about Tom himself

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Facade rug from Tania Johnson
  • November 15, 2021November 15, 2021
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In conversation with: Tania Johnson

I am a big fan of Tania Johnson’s custom made, hand knotted rugs. The intriguing, contemporary designs are based on her textural photographs. Here, Tania talks about her design process, the latest Venezia collection and the importance of responsible production.

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Hello I'm Elspeth, a journalist with over 25 years' experience writing about interiors. The Insider is aimed at interior design professionals - I will be sharing product and event news plus insights from industry experts.

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