Graphenstone UK sets the Gold Standard for Certification with new awards for fire resistance and indoor air quality - setting the benchmark when it comes to sustainability.

100 years. A century of art and brilliance. To celebrate the anniversary of its factory, Lalique’s most iconic pieces have been clothed in cerulean blue. This vibrant colour, a symbol of eternity and hope, is an invitation to dive once more into the singular and refined world of the Alsace based crystalworks.

Max Jacquard Glass Studio creates giant glass installation at The Tower of London to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of her Majesty The Queen

Best design and events to catch in 2022

- Over 30 design graduates focusing on the wider issues of sustainability and presenting a cleaner, greener way to live will showcase their work for the first time at Planted, the first zero waste design event in the world from 25-26 September –

Paul Middlemiss has been buying furniture professionally for more than 30 years. His mother was one of Austalia’s best known antique dealers and as a teenager he would travel with her to Europe to trawl markets and buy and ship back vintage pieces. Here, Paul shares his tips on how to buy vintage furniture and furnishings.

Prior to setting up Merchant & Found in 2018, now one of the UK’s largest vintage furniture dealers, Paul held various posts including buying director at The Conran Shop and Habitat, owner of the General Trading company and managing director of Pedlars – the first mainstream vintage furniture retailer in the UK.

This month we spoke to Decorex The Edit about what makes a successful Design Collaboration and why they are so important for the industry.

From a PR perspective, why is it beneficial for businesses to form collaborations within the design sphere?

A successful collaboration is a genuine meeting and sharing of minds, aspirations and identity that can enhance and move ideas forward. A successful collaboration can bring a new energy to all partners. With that comes greater awareness and all that brings. For the interiors, architecture design and art market the undisputed silver lining of the Covid-19 shutdowns will be increased collaboration.

3D technology and architecture is coming together with exciting eco sustainable and aesthetic results as first residents move into digitally printed homes in Europe.

Matthew Williamson launches new decorative furniture collection with British furniture brand, ROOME LONDON