6 Interior Design Trends From London’s Clerkenwell Design Week
Discover the products and trends industry experts were talking about at the 2024 design festival
This year’s Clerkenwell Design Week in London was bigger and better than ever, with new venues, larger exhibition spaces and a huge array of influential exhibitors and speakers. The festival took place May 21-23 at destinations around the trendy Clerkenwell neighborhood in east London. Read on to discover the key design themes seen at the 2024 event.
2. Raw Materials
There were plenty of examples of products that featured unadorned raw materials at this year’s design week, with designers displaying the aesthetic qualities of these substances.
Omexco celebrated raw materials by displaying its Intuition range of wallcoverings (pictured), in which natural fibers are combined to make gorgeous, tactile textures and patterns. Industville’s Natural collection is a line of handcrafted pieces made from organic materials such as grass, wood, raffia and rattan.
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There were plenty of examples of products that featured unadorned raw materials at this year’s design week, with designers displaying the aesthetic qualities of these substances.
Omexco celebrated raw materials by displaying its Intuition range of wallcoverings (pictured), in which natural fibers are combined to make gorgeous, tactile textures and patterns. Industville’s Natural collection is a line of handcrafted pieces made from organic materials such as grass, wood, raffia and rattan.
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3. The Wonder of Wood
Another material in focus at the event was wood in all its many forms. The Wood Is Good panel discussion by Crafts Presents celebrated the use of wood in furniture, craft and architecture, while a number of beautifully made wood products were on display all over the show.
Furniture maker Collinson’s freestanding kitchens and shelving (pictured) were on display within the British Collection, as were Dovetailors’ ergonomically sculpted nesting tripod stools in solid oak, walnut or ebonized beech.
Meanwhile, Benchmark highlighted its new ILE range of modular workspace furniture, made of solid wood, in collaboration with Foster + Partners.
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Another material in focus at the event was wood in all its many forms. The Wood Is Good panel discussion by Crafts Presents celebrated the use of wood in furniture, craft and architecture, while a number of beautifully made wood products were on display all over the show.
Furniture maker Collinson’s freestanding kitchens and shelving (pictured) were on display within the British Collection, as were Dovetailors’ ergonomically sculpted nesting tripod stools in solid oak, walnut or ebonized beech.
Meanwhile, Benchmark highlighted its new ILE range of modular workspace furniture, made of solid wood, in collaboration with Foster + Partners.
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4. Spotlight on Stone
There was also a focus on natural stone at this year’s festival, with talks and products celebrating its renaissance.
On Clerkenwell Green, Albion Stone and Hutton Stone commissioned architects Artefact to build an installation, Brick from a Stone, to highlight the low-energy production process of stone bricks (pictured). Stone Federation created Stone Tapestry: Beyond the Surface, a structure that illustrates the sustainability and versatility of natural stone.
The Sovereign stone radiator collection was a standout product line at the show. These stunning pieces are carved from a piece of natural stone, creating a functional yet uniquely organic item.
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There was also a focus on natural stone at this year’s festival, with talks and products celebrating its renaissance.
On Clerkenwell Green, Albion Stone and Hutton Stone commissioned architects Artefact to build an installation, Brick from a Stone, to highlight the low-energy production process of stone bricks (pictured). Stone Federation created Stone Tapestry: Beyond the Surface, a structure that illustrates the sustainability and versatility of natural stone.
The Sovereign stone radiator collection was a standout product line at the show. These stunning pieces are carved from a piece of natural stone, creating a functional yet uniquely organic item.
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5. Doubling Down on Circularity
Designers continue to inspire when it comes to finding sustainable solutions, and exhibitors at 2024 show were no exception. A whole array of products were on display that sought to reduce waste and embrace circularity.
Spark & Bell’s Florence wall light (pictured) in Oyster and Onyx is crafted from recycled CD cases, and Choisi’s PCB side table is made from recycled electronic circuit boards with 3D-printed connectors and bamboo rod legs.
Alusid’s Mas tiles, available through Parkside Tiles, are manufactured using waste from the tile manufacturing process in Spain, while Vescom UK’s Moore upholstery fabric contains 100% recycled post-consumer material.
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Designers continue to inspire when it comes to finding sustainable solutions, and exhibitors at 2024 show were no exception. A whole array of products were on display that sought to reduce waste and embrace circularity.
Spark & Bell’s Florence wall light (pictured) in Oyster and Onyx is crafted from recycled CD cases, and Choisi’s PCB side table is made from recycled electronic circuit boards with 3D-printed connectors and bamboo rod legs.
Alusid’s Mas tiles, available through Parkside Tiles, are manufactured using waste from the tile manufacturing process in Spain, while Vescom UK’s Moore upholstery fabric contains 100% recycled post-consumer material.
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6. Designs With a Playful Twist
There was a playful element in a number of the creations at the show. The theme, illustrated above, was highlighted in 2LG’s installation, Stay Playful (When No One Feels Like Playing). The design duo’s exhibit evoked memories of childhood with a view to lifting the spirits of visitors.
More childhood nostalgia could be seen in Supa Rare’s Train Ride Storage Set, a modular desktop accessory complete with carriages and characters that can be modified to become pen holders, containers and business card rests. Choisi Studio created playful personas for its Go Bro portable wireless lights, each of which features a large exposed bulb attired in fun headgear, ruffs and even hairpieces.
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There was a playful element in a number of the creations at the show. The theme, illustrated above, was highlighted in 2LG’s installation, Stay Playful (When No One Feels Like Playing). The design duo’s exhibit evoked memories of childhood with a view to lifting the spirits of visitors.
More childhood nostalgia could be seen in Supa Rare’s Train Ride Storage Set, a modular desktop accessory complete with carriages and characters that can be modified to become pen holders, containers and business card rests. Choisi Studio created playful personas for its Go Bro portable wireless lights, each of which features a large exposed bulb attired in fun headgear, ruffs and even hairpieces.
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Perfectly imperfect surfaces were celebrated throughout Clerkenwell this year as designers embraced character in materials.
Forbes & Lomax Bespoke showcased its Verdigris collection of light switches and sockets (pictured), which have a richly textured bronze patina. Marazzi’s Slow collection of terra cotta tiles celebrate the uneven and flawed aspect of this traditional material. Edmund Bell displayed its Crush chenille upholstery, which gives seating a vintage Shabby Chic look.
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