Journal

November 02, 2026
Harlequin: Contemporary Pattern with a Heritage Mill Behind It

Harlequin designs like a contemporary brand but sits inside Sanderson Design Group, produced through the same British mills as Morris & Co. A guide to the Anthology and Momentum ranges,...

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Alcantara: a specifier's insight into the original vegan suede

Alcantara is a trademarked Italian microfibre, not a generic word for synthetic suede. A specifier’s look at how it behaves on a wall and on a seat, where it is...

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Designers Guild, Sanderson and the Quiet Rise of the Licensed Brand

Two announcements landed a day apart this week. Designers Guild Ltd entered administration after 56 years, and Sanderson Design Group signed a ten-year licence to produce under the name. The...

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MDC Interior Solutions: The Commercial Wallcovering House Worth Knowing

Most wallcovering houses design for the eye and work out durability later. MDC has spent fifty years doing it the other way round. A look at the American commercial house...

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Maya Romanoff: Glass Beads, Gold Leaf and the Wall as Artwork

Most luxury wallcovering houses trace their story through European mills and a century of archives. Maya Romanoff's begins at a music festival in 1969. Fifty-five years on, the Chicago studio...

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Upholstered Walls: Why Fabric Is Coming Off the Sofa and Onto the Wall

Fabric on walls predates wallpaper and never left hotel bedrooms, but it is turning up in private houses again. A guide to the three installation methods, which cloths perform on...

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Chinoiserie, Damask and Toile: Why Heritage Print Is Back

Heritage prints like chinoiserie, damask and toile de Jouy are returning to interiors in 2026, driven by a shift toward layered, collected-looking rooms and by digital printing making centuries-old archive...

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Armani Casa: Giorgio Armani's Design Language, On Your Walls

Armani Casa brings Giorgio Armani's fashion-house restraint to the wall, in a wallcoverings collection made with Jannelli & Volpi since 2014. Silk and lurex murals, engraved vinyls, and moiré-textured designs,...

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Edelman Leather: The World's Finest Hides for Luxury Interiors

Edelman Leather is the world's leading luxury upholstery leather brand, founded in 1987 and used in private aviation, superyachts and five-star hospitality. Studio 198 carries the full collection — from...

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Embracing Pantone’s 2026 Colour of the Year: Cloud Dancer in Fabrics and Wallpaper

Pantone's 2026 Colour of the Year is Cloud Dancer — a serene, lofty off-white that brings calm and clarity to any interior. Discover five wallpapers and five fabrics from Studio...

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Salone del Mobile 2026: Our Highlights from Milan Design Week

Milan did it again. From 21 to 26 April 2026, the 64th edition of Salone del Mobile 2026 drew 316,342 visitors from 167 countries to the Rho fairgrounds and across...

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Refresh Your Home This Spring: Vibrant 2026 Trends at Studio198

Say goodbye to stark minimalism and hello to "Lived-In Maximalism" for Spring 2026. Discover our curated edit of vibrant luxury wallpapers and deeply textured fabrics from world-renowned brands like Ralph...

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The Ultimate Guide to London Design Week 2026: New Launches, Events & Hands-On Workshops

The wait is over! London Design Week 2026 is officially here, running from March 9th through March 13th. Hosted at the iconic Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, this year's event promises...

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Paris Déco Off 2026: Highlights, Latest Events & What to See in Paris’s Interior‑Design Week

Paris Déco Off is Paris’s answer to “fashion week” for interiors. Each January the showrooms of the city’s major textile houses, wallpaper editors and trim specialists throw open their doors to show...

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Highlights and Innovations from Boutique Design New York - BDNY

BDNY 2025 at New York’s Javits Center was a vibrant showcase for boutique hospitality design, featuring immersive installations such as The Alchemist, Chalet Après, The Splash Pad and Midnight Garden alongside...

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Dubai Design Week 2025: Overview and Highlights

Introductory visual capturing the dynamic energy and futuristic aesthetic of Dubai Design Week. Overview of the Festival Dubai Design Week 2025 marks the 11th edition of the Middle East’s largest design...

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Inside WOW!house 2025: The Ultimate Interior Design Showcase at Chelsea Harbour

WOW!house at Chelsea Harbour is a must-see interior design event held annually at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London. Showcasing stunning, full-sized rooms curated by world-renowned designers, WOW!house is...

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2025 Wallpaper Trends: Botanicals, Texture & Art Deco

Explore the key wallpaper trends for 2025, including botanical murals, textured finishes, and luxury geometric designs from Zoffany, Casamance, and Armani Casa.

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Christmas 2024 Interior Design Trends: Elevate Your Holiday Decor with Studio 198

As the holiday season approaches, this blog highlights key interior design trends for Christmas 2024, focusing on sustainability, bold colors, unique textures, and personalized touches. It offers ideas for incorporating...

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Sanderson: 160 Years of British Design Excellence — Fabrics & Wallpapers at Studio 198

Sanderson has been at the heart of British interior design since 1860. Holders of the Royal Warrant since 1924, their fabrics and wallpapers combine 160 years of archive heritage with...

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