Nick Powell

Whilst our London studio remains in full lockdown, we have been busy launching a new eco-friendly fabric offering developed in collaboration with Cate St Hill and Romo fabrics.   The recycled cotton yarns in this new offering originate from the fashion industry and demonstrate that you do not have to compromise on style when it comes to environmental wellbeing.   The full behind the scenes...

After many customer requests we have taken the positive step to open a new studio in London.  We will based at Grand Union Studios, which is situated in Ladbroke Grove just 5 minutes walk from the Ladbroke Grove for Portobello Road tube station.

At the 2019 Grand Designs show in Birmingham we will be exhibiting 6 new upholstery collections, three that were launched in Spring/Summer 2019 (Amy, Douglas and Eli) and three new collections that will be launched and shown for the first time at the show….(Edith, Dorothy and Rose) Premium, contemporary Great British design. Contemporary British furniture designs supplied directly from quality...

At Grand Designs Live theatre...Kevin McCloud and guests looking comfortable, sat on our beautifully individual sofas and chairs.  

Great to see our beautiful Form bar stool by Tim Moore on the front cover of INEX September.  Its unique blend of fluid and sculptural sections give it a soft and comfortable feel.   The wooden seat sections blend seamlessly into the matt finished metal legs, giving the impression that that legs are flowing out of the seat.   For the full article...

The British Design Shop has joined the British Furniture Manufacturers Association because we want want to support and be part of an association that supports British Industry.  The IT IS British logo will be displayed on our stand at Decorex in September as we feel its important to increase the awareness of where your products are made. Collectively we have...

Decorex has established itself as Europe’s leading interior design event, offering the finest furniture, lighting, textiles, craft and accessories from emerging and established names alike. The centrepiece of London Design Festival, Decorex provides an unparalleled opportunity for interior design professionals to discover exquisite creations from more than 300 international exhibitors. British Design Shop will be there on stand K58a

Amy by Carsten Astheimer is a modern classic take on a two seater sofa, armchair and love chair. The design curves around the body, encouraging you to immerse yourself within the soft forms of the seat. To create this cocoon shape the backrest is folded and pleated in a regular fashion like a blossoming flower.   Named after Tim's (an Astheimer...

Exquisitely shaped and hand-finished to perfection, the LARA collection by Carsten Astheimer is a contemporary Windsor design incorporating traditional steam bending with beautifully concaved sculpted wooden seating.   Made from responsibly sourced hardwood, this wide and comfortable chair design is characterised by the soft and flowing steam bent back rest that joins seamlessly with the extended front legs.  There is a...