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@decorex_international last week was a blast. It’s left me swimming with ideas and inspiration. From patterned carpets, lighting, natural woven wall coverings to mohair sofas. Made so much better going with and meeting so many wonderful designers.

I also went to some great talks at the Sustainability Space. One in particular on the toxicity in our homes led by @bable.world @edwardbulmerpaint @naturalmatuk and @delythfd was eye opening and will certainly impact how I think about my projects going forwards. Since working in interiors over the past 6 years I’ve been increasingly aware of the unseen health of our homes but to learn that the UK is alone in insisting on the use of chemicals otherwise banned as dangerous within our upholstery is pretty shocking. In a standard British home, flame retardant chemicals comprise 20% of a sofa volume—offering negligible fire safety benefits while posing serious health risks including infertility and cancer. I hadn’t known of this despite working in the industry and so I feel a responsibility to make others aware before making decisions on what they fill their homes with as there are alternatives although there need to me more.

The effect of our homes on our mental health is the drive behind what I do and why I see it as much more than colours and fabrics. It’s simple but surrounding yourself with a space that works well for you and aesthetically lifts you up is so impactful and so it makes total sense to bring into this a check on the actual health impact of the products we use and surround ourselves and our families with. This includes assessing what we coat our walls with, the varnish we seal our floors, the mattress we spend 8 hours sleeping on, the sofa we cuddle up with our kids on, or the candles we burn to scent our homes. It’s not sexy but once you know most of these products carry harmful chemicals I think there’s huge value in the ease of knowing that you’ve found healthy options to surround yourself. I’d love to know if anyone’s aware of this or interested to learn more. I’m certainly going to be researching alternative brands and products to suggest to my clients going forwards.

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Great design deserves great technology! ✨

At Decorex 2026, Shilpha and I take you through how Nucleus and Nucleus Shades bring lighting, shading and intelligent control together to create beautiful, comfortable and more sustainable spaces.

From the elegance of Lutron Palladiom curtain tracks and Sivoia shades, to the stunning Ketra lighting, which follows the natural rhythm of daylight, it’s all about technology that enhances the way we live, without compromising design.

Beautifully integrated. Effortlessly controlled. Designed around you.

A fantastic opportunity to showcase what’s possible when technology and interior design work hand in hand.

#Nucleus #NucleusShades #Lutron #Ketra #Decorex2026 SmartHome LightingDesign AutomatedShading InteriorDesign Wellbeing

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Why sustainability matters with @haines_collection & @bable.world

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LET’S TALK | Co-hosting the Sustainability Space @decorex_international with Mirry from@bable.world is always a big year highlight.
We have had some amazing speakers from Rohan the founder of @schplendidsofas to the brilliant interior designer @seansymington - all hosted by us and lovely guest speakers such as @ginniech00 . What fantastic conversations and a moment to get together and see how we can do better. It’s inspiring and exciting 💚
If you are at Decorex today, come and see the space. Designed by @mad_about_the_house furniture from @coachhouseuk seconds paint from @edwardbulmerpaint I’m already sad it’s almost over! #decorex #interiordesign #interiordesigners #interiordesign

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I was thrilled to be invited by Jules of the @haines_collection to collaborate on designing the sustainability stage at this year’s @decorex_international trade fair now in its 48th year. I said to Jules that we should try to create a comfortable sitting room feel (with no budget and all of us volunteering our time). First we travelled to Yorkshire to see @coachhouseuk who lent us furniture from their seconds and returns - check that gorgeous curved sofa. We fell in love with the rug (that couldn’t be walked on or it couldn’t be sold afterwards). That led to the choice of Ethereal Blue paint kindly donated by @edward_bulmer. I had seen the new Ketra lighting system by @lutroneurope at a show earlier this year - it mimics the flow of natural light through the day and supports our circadian rhythms. Durgesh Sinh of @nucleus_av and a member of @cediahq agreed to install it for us and lovely Jeff of @wildwoodplus managed to borrow a window. Finally Jules made the curtains and cushions from her new fabric range printed on surplus plain cotton and linen stock. Thank you also to Mirry @bable.world and everyone who helped with the installation. It looks good doesn’t it.

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Nasia took part in a fascinating panel discussion this weekend, ‘Why Natural Materials Matter: Building Healthier, Longer-Lasting Interiors’ at @decorex_international facilitated by Emma Tweedie @campaignforwool and joined by Emma Linney-Taylor @harrison_spinks and interiors Editor & journalist @kerrynharpercuss

The use of natural materials is core to our business. Every piece is meticulously handmade in our Cotswolds workshop using carefully selected natural materials and time honoured upholstery techniques. Beneath the fabric, FSC certified solid timber frames and hand tied coil springs are layered with materials such as British wool, coir, horsehair, feather, down, hessian and natural latex to create exceptional comfort and enduring quality.

This talk was part of the brilliant Sustainability Space theatre sponsored by @bable.world and @haines_collection

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I’m really excited to be speaking as part of the Sustainability Discussions at Decorex next Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 11am.

Two talks around two different aspects of lighting but with a shared goal of exploring the holistic approach to healthy lighting design with a balanced approach to sustainability.

Find us at the Sustainability Space, Stand H60, Ground Floor National Hall at Olympia London.

Please come and be part of the dialogue by registering your place at Decorex 2026.

🎫 Register for Decorex 2026: https://app.ingo.me/q/du3xv

#Decorex2026 #Sustainability #SustainableDesign #LightingDesign #DesignCommunity LuxuryInteriors HolisticLightingDesign

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Join us at @decorex_international this year, at The Sustainability Space, stand H60, for Preserving Artisan Skills: Supporting Makers Around the World.

Behind every handmade rug is a weaver, a community and generations of knowledge. Too often, they go unseen.

Our Founder @bella.valenzia will join a panel exploring how interiors brands can protect heritage skills, create fair and lasting livelihoods, and make sure makers truly benefit from the growing love of handmade.

Alongside Claire Fouché of @volga_linen , Thalia Kennedy of @turquoisemountain and Mirry Christie of @bable.world , she’ll share what we’ve learnt from working side by side with our weaving partners across India, Nepal and Turkey.

Monday 12th October, 3pm. We’d love to see you there.

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Come and join us at the Sustainability theatre @decorex_international for a dive into “Why Natural Materials Matter: Building Healthier, Longer Lasting Interiors

Sunday 11 October, 2.00pm Decorex, Olympia London

Emma Tweedie, @campaignforwool,will be moderating a conversation between:

Nasia de la Haye - Managing Director, @lorfords_contemporary

Emma Linney Taylor - Sustainability Manager, @harrison_spinks ……And

@kerrynharpercuss - Independent interiors editor and book co- author of ‘Sanctuary by Design: Interiors for life-enhancing homes’. @sanctuarybydesign

About the discussion
From textiles and finishes to foams and composites, synthetic materials are widely used in modern interiors. As demand grows for healthier, more sustainable spaces, this session explores the role of natural materials, where they offer clear benefits, where challenges remain, and what designers need to know to make informed material choices.

The Sustainability Theatre programme is organised and hosted by @bable.world (founder @mirrychristie and @thegreenroomuk cofounded by Mirry and Jules Haines the founder of @haines_collection

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Teamwork. Laughter. Tears. Late nights. Sleepless nights. Advice. Incredible customers. Recruitment. Navigating AI. Questioning every decision. Earning next to nothing. Understanding tax. Working the P&L. And basically ensuring we stay true to our core values whilst trying to not take it all too seriously. This is the ingredients of building a new business.

@thefairground_shop will be 2 years old this December. Stick with us as we begin to hit the accelerator. (And we are thrilled to be shortlisted for @countryandtownhouse Future Icons Award!) 👏🏻

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Part 2 - Part 1 is called FAIL on the grid. But this is the first step to consider if, like many, the overwhelm of where to start is very real.

Imagine playing out (publicly) the timeline of your product’s production? What does it look like? What are you proud of? What would you have to hide as it’s a bit too grim to show? The best brands are clear on their processes, and how to improve them. It is NOT easy but it’s gone from being a nice to have to a NEED to have. It will build resilience into your business model.

Feel free to speak to @bable.world for more on this topic for brands of all sizes.

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