The Designer Magazine
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Royal Reward »
His work has attracted awards for many years, but now furniture designer Mark Wilkinson is to receive his OBE this month
Past to the Present »
Bringing old buildings up to modern standards can be one of the biggest challenges facing architects and designers as this tough project demonstrated...
Art of Glass »
From the glass staircase in Santambrogio’s Milan showroom to the new interiors on show in London, the creative options are clear to see...
Forecasting the Future »
With product lead times so long, reacting to current trends isn’t enough. Stacey Sheppard talks to the ‘professional trend forecasters’ and finds out how designers can look ahead to future developments in order to maximise the success and profitability of their products.
Black Magic »
An awkward roof space was the location for a new master bedroom and en-suite bathroom. Susan Quirke explains to Martin Allen-Smith how she enabled the room to really play to its strengths
Future Thinking »
Martin Allen-Smith, Editor of Designer, details some exciting new developments for the magazine...
The Road Ahead »
Sustainability has become a key part of our vocabulary in residential interiors, and yet other sectors have faced an even greater challenge to beef up their green credentials. Gerry McGovern, Design Director at Land Rover, explains how sustainability has impacted on his world.
Centre for Living »
We all understand the importance of ‘the heart of the home’, so a house with a hollow centre definitely deserved a closer look
Furniture Fusion »
Designer went to Germany for a world exclusive look at the new Philippe Starck-designed kitchen by Warendorf
Hidden Depths »
Light and bright is usually the rule for bathroom schemes, and yet sometimes, taking an entirely different approach is the best way
Capital Gains »
There’s no shortage of design highlights in London this month, as the city once again looks to reassert its strong credentials as a global design hu
Re-Use and Reinvigorate »
Interior renovations don’t always demand that you rip everything out and start again to achieve the right look, as this Lake District property shows...
New Designers Review »
Designer picked out a few particularly clever ideas from this year's New Designers show
Expect the Unexpected »
Extending a property without encroaching on the garden is not always possible...
High Dining »
Perched up high in the centre of Paris, is one of the most exclusive restaurants in town - an experiment in art, design and gastronomy...
Not Just a Pretty Place »
Clever space solutions and detailed finishings make this project more than just an eye-catching 'showhome' - it's also had real workable practicality built-in
Off The Wall »
The latest trends in wallcoverings mark an unmistakable shift away from minimalism and towards individualism, writes Stacey Sheppard
