The London Design Festival is the highlight of the interiors calendar – and with the event back in the capital this week, we’re celebrating its diverse collection of installations, exhibitions and ideas with 15% off our rug collections.
From looking at nature in design to showcasing both the design idols and breakthrough brands in our field, there’s plenty to do, see and be excited by this design season. Here’s what makes our shortlist.
paper flowers
Quill store, Islington, Mon-Sun
We love this idea - a ‘living’ installation which grows in size and beauty throughout the festival. The idea is that attendees create and contribute their own flower to the installation, showcased at stationery store Quill in a collaboration with UK paper artist A Petal Unfolds. If you miss the event, don’t worry – the artist holds monthly workshops in the store (or you could always try a calligraphy class).
london design fair - dana haim & ceadogan
London Design Fair, Shoreditch, daily
With rug design close to our hearts, it's no secret that we're excited for these exhibitors at the London Design Fair. Dana Haim's work is the result of exciting collaborations with artisans she meets on her travels, and we love her eclectic, geometric textiles. Ceadogán pairs founder Denis Kenny's craftsmanship with Irish design, including Andrew Ludick's nature-inspired pieces, Manie Jellett's graphic designs and Patricia Murphy's abstract works.
Left: Dana Haim rug, Right: Ceadogán rug
terrarium workshop
Graham & Green store, Bayswater, Monday, 2pm
Family-run interiors business Graham & Green are housing a London Terrariums workshop for one afternoon only. From simple jars to geometric, glass-and-copper creations, these self-contained eco-systems reconnect you to nature by bringing a slice of the outside to your interior – and they happen to be pretty stylish, too. We also love London Terraiums' eco credentials, as their prototype was crafted entirely from foraged materials – including the tools to make it.
power of pattern
Islington Design District, Mon-Sun
Playing on the ideas of pattern, scale and colour, the Power of Pattern exhibition shows how space can be brought to life through furniture, fabrics and wallpaper. With an emphasis on sustainable sources, responsible production and, of course, affordability, the pieces on show illustrate fine craftsmanship and ensure longevity. Furniture is the work of AIF London and the wallpapers are all Lewis & Wood creations.
emerging brands
100% Design, Olympia, London, Weds-Sat
It’s great to see emerging brands that tap into our love of upcycling, nature and beautiful textiles. This year, we’re looking forward to Serpent Collective’s custom-made, luxury pieces, crafted from upcycled and new materials; Mairi Helena’s surface pattern print works, which draw on her own photographs of the rugged Scottish landscape; and Bristol-based Addicted To Patterns, which creates screen printed wallpapers and textiles. Full details can be found on the 100% Design website.
Left: Mairi Helena, Right: Addicted to Patterns
We were proud to be part of the London Design Festival last year and look forward to bringing our colourful rugs and wallpaper to next year’s event. Stay tuned – and in the meantime, celebrate this year's festival by taking advantage of our London Design Festival special offer - 15% Off all rugs until the end of September.
