Interiors Monthly

Are you ready to welcome the Casera bedroom range!? A blend of elegance and comfort, designed to transform your space into a sanctuary of style. A contemporary, understated interpretation of this Mediterranean style. Relaxed and expertly crafted, it beautifully pairs hand woven natural rattan with the rich grain of American oak. We look forward to welcome this brand new range this December 📅 Stay tuned for more details and get ready to elevate your home at https://zurl.co/tw18 🛏️💫 Interested in becoming a stockist? Visit https://zurl.co/Xec1 today and find out more! #CaseraBedroomRange #ComingSoon #InteriorInspo #Bedroom #Willis&Gambier

We are delighted to share this fantastic transformation from the JT Carpets Newry team! They've given this hallway and landing area a fresh and elegant update using our Stainfree Country Herringbone in Ivory. The result? A timeless, clean look that brightens up the space beautifully and adds that extra touch of sophistication. Interested in becoming an Abingdon Flooring supplier or need some help accessing the Trade Portal? Please email our team to find out more >> info@abingdonflooring.co.uk Image: Courtesy of JT Carpets Newry featuring Stainfree Country Herringbone in Ivory #flooring #FlooringInstallation #FlooringInstaller #InteriorDesigner #PropertyDevelopment #AbingdonFlooring

🚨 JUST DROPPED (NEW TIME ⏰ - SEE BELOW) 🛏️ This year’s HIX Event just got bigger. One week from today, Hotel Hypnos (Hypnos Contract Beds / Hypnos Beds) hosts a bold, unfiltered on-bed interview you won’t want to miss – cue the arrival of **Pillow Talks**! To launch this series, I will exclusively interview Marie Soliman Berglund (Bergman Interiors), the trailblazing designer redefining hospitality spaces. Together, we'll dive deep into the craft, culture and innovation shaping the future of design and hospitality. 💥 This isn’t just a talk – it’s a moment! 📍 Where? Stand 28 📅 When? Wednesday 27th November at 14:30 You’ll want to be front and centre for this. See you there!! #HIX2024 #HotelHypnos #HospitalityDesign #IndustryLeaders #DisruptingDesign

Floyd inaugurates a more modern version of the upholstered bed, one in which the contours become sharper and the lines lead to a geometric dimension without excess. . Floyd inaugura una versione più moderna del letto imbottito, quella in cui i contorni si fanno più netti e le linee conducono a una dimensione geometrica e senza eccessi. #Novaluna #MadeinItaly #UpholsteredBeds #Design #LettiImbottiti

Shoppers moving upmarket says French Bedroom founder Georgia Metcalfe, French Bedroom founder says consumers are increasingly looking for higher quality products they can connect with, as the retailer celebrated a record-breaking period of performance. Founded in 2006 by Metcalfe, French Bedroom saw sales jump by 50% in October – beating performances achieved during Covid-19 – including two of its best weeks. Orders grew by 37% in the past year as it successfully expanded its customer reach. Storage products proved particularly popular with armoire sales up 80%; bedside tables demand 66% higher; chests of drawers sales up 34% and dressing table turnover up 320%. Metcalfe attributes its 2024 success to its new own-brand furniture collections, which are designed to capitalise on new trends. This, along with growing brand awareness, has propelled the business forward and French Bedroom is increasingly recognised and sought out by consumers who identify with its classic, feminine and aspirational aesthetic. ‘The gap between price vs quality, special vs functional, disposable vs cherished and impromptu vs considered purchases is widening. And alongside this shift, our audience demographic has also broadened – Gen Z are investing in quality pieces – choosing and appreciating timeless style, and carefully made items. Customers seek higher end, more meaningful purchases, creating a connection with the items they purchase, and the craftspeople who made them. At French Bedroom we all work so hard to curate items that celebrate true creativity and the craft – something that’s core to our brand values in an increasingly disposable and unconnected world,’ she says. https://lnkd.in/eBV38zxz #furniture #furnitureindustry #bedroomfurniture

Roccia celebrates major milestone Floor tiles and kitchen retailer ROCCIA has celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Preston showroom has developed into a destination store with concessions widening its offer, including lighting and furniture retailer, Dream Interiors; Jacob and Sons Kitchens, UNO Windows & Doors and Bespoke Fireplaces. ‘What a journey it’s been and continues to be. We’re still driven by the same passion and values upon which we were founded, namely family, excellence and inspiration. We’ve picked up a few grey hairs along the way, but our unrivalled dedication and commitment to our people, products, place and customers hasn’t changed one bit,’ says Yakub Patel, Roccia founder. He began the business as Tile Mart, before rebranding to Roccia in 2016 to reflect its development and expansion upmarket. Yakub’s five sons run the family business, which also has a showroom in Bolton, which now specialises in tiles, kitchens and bathrooms with the most comprehensive range of luxury tile brands in Europe and the UK’s largest independent tile and bath showroom. To mark the anniversary, Roccia held events at the stores, along with a Breakfast of Champions for business leaders at Preston which saw former boxing world champion Tony Bellew provide insights into his career and give them copies of his book Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face: 12 Things Boxing Teaches You About Life. https://lnkd.in/eSriWZDV #flooring #flooringindustry #tiling #kitchens

Chief Operating Officer - Minerva group Furniture Group Minerva Furniture Group are an independent buying group, serving an impressive (and growing) retail membership and worldwide supplier base. Minerva Furniture Group are seeking a hands-on and proactive COO to grow the business while keeping the values Minerva have to our independent retailers. Reporting to: The Board of Directors Responsible for: Office Manager and the Team Location: Working from Home, visiting the Corsham Office, travelling around the UK and Overseas Benefits: Generous benefits included Key responsibilities: - Directing the organisation in line with the goals and visions set by the Board of Directors - Communicating with the board of directors of any changes to the membership and approved suppliers - Provide agenda and attend board meetings - Retain current membership and approved suppliers, by forging relationships and visiting both members and suppliers regularly - Improving terms and value from suppliers where possible for the membership - Increase the number of members and approved suppliers - Work with the Board of Directors on the annual costs and packages for the membership subscriptions - Seek product for our ‘Minerva Exclusives’ for the membership, while maintaining expected pricing levels - Overseeing the daily business and administrative operations and improving operating procedures for optimal efficiency alongside the Office Manager - Assessing and enhancing the efficiency of internal and external operational processes alongside the Office Manager - Work alongside the Minerva Office on stock levels for our container programme and ‘Minerva Exclusives’ - Support the Minerva Office with rebate submissions and ensure the team keeps on target with the biannual payouts - Attend trade shows across the UK and overseas to build the Minerva profile Exhibitions (Bio Annual): - Negotiate contracts with venues and key partners for Minerva exhibitions - Sell exhibition stand space to our current approved suppliers and guest suppliers to reach maximum compacity at the exhibitions while maintaining a profitable rate - Market and promote the exhibitions with leading trade magazines and explore additional routes to market - Plan and action marketing campaigns to increase general footfall at each exhibition - Work with the Minerva Office in organising the gala dinner - Sell Gala dinner tickets to members and suppliers to reach maximum capacity and profit while maintaining value for the attendees. - Attend both exhibitions The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Please send your CV and covering letter, stating your reasons why you would be suitable for this role to: Stacy Nicholas,  s.nicholas@minervafurnituregroup.co.uk #jobposting #hiring

Leekes profits top £1.2m Improved margins and operational efficiencies saw retail profits at Leekes top £1.2m in the past year. The six store chain said the market had been ‘significantly affected by lower consumer demand for high value home purchases’ bu interest rates and inflation but it had ben able to lift gross margins by 270bp to 42.6%. EBITDA was stated as £2.8m with pre-tax and exceptional items profits of £1.2m in the year to 31 March. The group has yet to file its audited accounts for the period. ‘We are delighted to report continued strong results despite the well-publicised challenges faced in the retail sector. Our excellent profitability over the past four years has enabled us to continue our programme of investing in significant capital expenditure in our retail business. We are excited by the successful opening of our newest store in Cheltenham last week and the imminent start of the final phase of the refurbishment of our flagship store in Llantrisant, South Wales,’ says Emma Leeke, Leekes Retail md. The enlarged group, which includes the Vale Resort at Hensol, South Wales and its Hensol Castle distillery reported EBITDA of £6m and a profit before tax and exceptional items of £3.1m for the year. https://lnkd.in/e8Mi45Fm #furniture #furnitureindustry #retail #retailindustry

Funeral of Andrew Soutar to take place on 3 December The funeral of Andrew Soutar, TEMPUR area manager for Scotland and Ireland will take place on 3 December. He died from cancer. He was 58. He had been TEMPUR UK Ltd area manager for 19 years and was responsible for establishing Tempur with retailers in the countries. ‘Since his cancer diagnosis at the start of the year I have been amazed by his courage and strength to make the most of every day. He was supported incredibly by his wife Clare and his sons Kevin and Calum,’ says TOBIN James, Tempur UK and Ireland md. ‘Andrew was one of our foundation stones in the UK and Ireland and his passing leaves a big hole. I have fond memories of interviewing Andrew in a small meeting room on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in 2005 and it was a good day when he joined the team. Andrew developed fantastic relationships with his retail customers, and he will be greatly missed. This past week has been difficult for many colleagues, but everyone had great stories to share about Andrew and he had a positive impact on everyone that knew him.’ The funeral will take place at 3pm on 3 December at Linn Crematorium in Glasgow followed by drinks at Busby Hotel, Busby, G76 8RX. The family have requested no flowers but donations to Macmillan Cancer Support via https://lnkd.in/e8VBkpf7, which has been set up by the company which will match contributions. All members of the trade wishing to attend are asked to contact Michelle Heath on michelle.heath@tempur.co.uk in order help planning for the funeral. https://lnkd.in/ef6tnHfW #furniture #furnitureindustry

Flooring sales suffer after record-breaking September The value of retail flooring sales dropped by more than 10% in October after September’s record-breaking month. Sales in England, Scotland and Wales were £275,712,000: down by 10.06% on September 2024, according to ONS data. However, sales were 18% higher than in October 2023. Sales were 18.3% higher than in October 2022; 27.5% higher than October 2021 and 48% higher than October 2020. Of the 466 months measured by comparable data since January 1986, October 2024 was the fifth best performing month, and the fourth best performing month of the past five years. The figures are not seasonally adjusted, do not allow for inflation and are subject to revision. https://lnkd.in/evnsxhZM #flooring #flooringindustry #flooringsales