After showcasing Pierre Yovanovitch’s Bear Chair collection in last month’s issue, Inex talks to Founders of The Invisible Collection, Anna Zaoui and Isabelle Dubern, about how they built their widely available platform for all within the interior industry – it all started with the Bear Chair.

At the beginning of the year, renowned authority of colour, Pantone, and rapidly-growing online marketplace and hospitality service, Airbnb, came together to ‘bring the outdoors in’ through a magical indoor wonderland in the heart of London. Here, Inex looks at the transformational project – ‘Outside In’ house.

Indoor lighting is a key component of interior design and, often, is a piece of art in itself. Lighting design has radically transformed since the introduction of ceiling-mounted chandeliers in the 15th century and today’s designs are not only fit for purpose, but are frequently used as statement centrepieces for interiors. Lighting designs are regularly referred to as ‘works of art’, and Jimmie Martin’s Mannequin lighting collection is no exception.

Conservatories today are wonderful atmospheric rooms which can be enjoyed all year round. With most rooms having a considerable amount of glazing, the effect of UV rays on furnishings needs certain elements of the structural design to help combat these effects. Vale Garden Houses explains further.

‘Magical’ children’s furniture manufacturer, CIRCU, designs its products to allow children to be and live in their own fantasy world. From mermaid-inspired beds, to Volkswagen campervan pieces, here the company gives an insight into children’s dreams.

Soundtect has supplied its acoustic expertise to workplace design and build specialist, Interaction, in a project that has created the ultimate workplace for money.co.uk. The 10,000ft² Grade II Listed Victorian ‘Castle’ previously didn’t illustrate money.co.uk’s current standing and vision for the future of the business and Interaction was called in to transform the building.

Tim Armitt, Managing Director at Lyndon Design, discusses the rising popularity of modular seating and furniture in corporate and hospitality interiors.

Solus Ceramics has added a touch of flavour to the new M Victoria Street restaurant in London with the installation of its innovative Concreta, Porcelain Solid Basics, Porcelain Flare and Metaltone floor tile ranges.

Hoare Lea took home the ‘Visualisation’ award at last year’s SBID awards for its prestigious project at the Cumberland Art Gallery, Hampton Court. Here, Inex takes a look at the ins and outs of this award-winning scheme.

In the world of interior design, in a sector where aesthetics lead the way and individuality is a unique selling point, natural stone is the ideal material. Here, the Stone Federation highlights the benefits of using stone within interior schemes.