Surface Design Show, the leading event for architects and designers to explore the best in surface material innovation will be welcoming over 180 exhibitors to its 2024 edition. Held 6-8 February at London’s Business Design Centre, amongst the established exhibitors there will be over 30 New Talents. Curated by Chief Creative Director at Trendease International Jennifer Castoldi and sponsored by CDUK, New Talent is a key focus for Surface Design Show. Once again, the New Talent section will inspire and excite visitors whilst supporting those starting their career in the design world. Jennifer Castoldi CEO and Chief Creative Director, Trendease…
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Preparations for next year’s Surface Design Show are well underway with a brand-new theme, the return of new & familiar elements such as the New Talent showcase, the Stone Knowledge Hub and the expert speaker programme and ofcourse the Surface Design Awards. Islington’s Business Design Centre will play host to the very best in material innovation giving interior designers and architects invaluable insight into the latest trends and insights. The theme for the 2024 edition is ‘Mindful Living’ and explores the balance between design intuition and analytical thinking to achieve meaningful experiences. The idea of Mindful Living will address what…
Gymtimidation: How To Combat Gym Anxiety Ali Malik is a Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach, & Founder of Fit Labs Kensington. Below he provides his top tips on how to combat gymtimidation for those starting the gym in 2024. Credit: Ali Malik, Personal Trainer & Founder of Fit Labs Kensington For many individuals, stepping foot inside a gym can evoke feelings of anxiety and self-consciousness. The fear of judgement, unfamiliarity with equipment, and perceived lack of fitness expertise often hinder people from fully embracing the benefits of a gym workout. However, with the right mindset and effective strategies, you…
A new report from clean energy-tech company, Aira, has revealed that Brits are considering alternative heating solutions, such as heat pumps, to combat rising energy costs and the cost-of-living crisis. Heat pumps are known to reduce home energy costs for Brits by 25% and household carbon emissions by at least 75%. 65% of Brits are considering, or have already decided, to turn down their heating this January. A chilling 3.7 million people (7%) said they would turn their heating off entirely. Over three-quarters (76%) of respondents cited high energy prices as the main reason for turning temperatures down – showing the growing financial pressures on households.…
Bankside and flagship Fulham Broadway studios first to launch in January marking the start of a widespread UK franchise rollout for the world’s largest Pilates brand, Club Pilates Club Pilates, the largest network of premium Pilates studios globally that offer a range of low-impact, full-body Reformer-based workouts, has announced the launch of two brand-new UK studios in Bankside and Fulham Broadway. Marking an exciting start to Club Pilates’ significant franchise rollout in the UK, the Bankside studio will be the first to launch on January 12th, closely followed by a flagship studio in Fulham Broadway, opening on January 26th. The…
Brockwell Lido is inviting members of the local community to join its ‘Sub-10 Club’ and embrace the benefits of cold-water immersion to help give someone a warm space to sleep this winter Embrace the chill this winter as Brockwell Lido falls below 10 degrees, with its exciting new Sub-10 Club offering £1 dips every day until 31st January, from 10am-12pm, for seasoned outdoor swimmers and newbies alike. All of the money raised will be donated to Warm Spaces, a charity committed to signposting individuals to safe and welcoming spaces where they can find solace and warmth. Fans of cold-water immersion have long…
Freya Cross steps down after four-year term The Flexible Space Association, which represents over a thousand flexible workspace locations across the UK, is kicking off 2024 with the announcement of new board chair, Andrea Kolokasi. Kolokasi replaces Freya Cross, Head of Business and Corporate at The Deep, who served a four-year term as Flexible Space Association (FlexSA) chair. Cross said of her experience, “FlexSA has a bright future ahead and it’s been a pleasure to play such a role in its journey thus far. The industry has seen huge growth in recent years and there’s a real sense of momentum…
Embarking on a journey filled with excitement only to be greeted by the disheartening sight of a lost checked bag is every traveller’s worst nightmare. Thankfully, there are steps to take to avoid having to check a bag in the first place. Byrd Bergeron, travel enthusiast and founder of The Travel Byrds, reveals why steering clear of checked bags is the secret to a seamless and stress-free travel experience. She shares seven insightful tips to ditch checking bags on your next trip. 1. Laundry Liberation Bergeron’s top tip for packing less revolves around planning for laundry during your trip. “Many…
Grey Tone Trends Roll over magnolia, grey tones are the new neutral. Grey tones are helping homeowners create a cohesive style that can easily support changing trends and colour pops. From matching with colours, such as fuzzy peach, pastels, and beige, to acting as a contrast with rich greens, blues, and whites; grey tones are considered an adaptable choice that has grown in popularity over recent years. Regarding styles, grey offers a strong foundation that works comfortably with traditional and modern home trends, highlighted by over 400k takes on #greyhome interiors on social media platforms. Cool & Calming Hampstead Hand…
London-based office and commercial cleaning company Cleanology is celebrating a multi-award winning year after picking up six national and international trophies for its contribution to the sector and its approach to sustainability during 2023. Dominic Ponniah, CEO of Cleanology with the awards The company, one of the UK’s fastest growing cleaning contractors, scooped one of the biggest business awards in the UK at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards. Cleanology was named SME Business of the Year at an event attended by business dignitaries including the Chancellor Rt. Hon. Jeremy Hunt MP. Two of the awards personally recognised the…