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Jean-Marc Puissant will speak at the Internationl Breakfast at Decorex International 2010

Published on:28/07/2010

We are thrilled to announce that the very talented and award winning Jean-Marc Puissant, set and costume designer, will be our guest speaker for the International Breakfast on Sunday 26th September at Decorex International 2010.

London 2012 signs Technogym as fitness equipment supplier

Published on:19/07/2010

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today confirmed that Technogym has become the latest tier three supplier to London 2012.  Technogym will supply and install fitness equipment for athletes in the Athletes’ Village and other training venues, becoming Official Fitness Equipment Supplier.

Additional images from the BIID Summer Party and Awards

Published on:08/07/2010

Here are some more photos from the recent British Institute of Interior Design Summer Party and Awards held at the Saatchi Gallery, sponsored by Molteni & C and Yewcoat.

BIID & ACID IP & The Interior Design Sector: How to fully protect, exploit and commercialise your IP

Published on:08/07/2010

In the first of a series of intellectual property seminars led by ACID Accredited intellectual property lawyer Jo Potbury of DMH Stallard at the newly formed British Institute of Interior Design in Chelsea Harbour, delegates heard about the importance of protecting design drawings, registering new designs and the creation of an intellectual property strategy.

Part 1: Chicago Design Mission 10th – 15th June 2010

Published on:08/07/2010

Last month a delegation of BIID members traveled to Chicago on the long awaited Design Mission to develop and nurture relationships with the US design community.

New All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment

Published on:08/07/2010

The new All-Party Parliamentary Group for Excellence in the Built Environment was formally launched at the Construction Industry Council's annual summer reception, held at the Institution of Civil Engineers on 7 July.

Hill House Interiors Take Top Interiors Award

Published on:06/07/2010

Interior designers Hill House Interiors swept to victory at the prestigious British Homes Awards, where they scooped top prize for their scheme for the latest Show House at Richmond Lock, Octagon’s development of luxury family homes on the banks of the River Thames.

Pathway for Professional Interior Designers

Published on:05/07/2010

Joint Statement from the British Institute or Interior Design (BIID) and the Interior Design Association (IDA)

Di Henshall awarded Citation from the Design Institute of Australia

Published on:02/07/2010

BIID member Di Henshall, of Di Henshall Interior Design based in Queensland, Australia, has received a Citation for Furthering the Design Industry from the Design Institute of Australia.

The BIID at the Futurising Festival

Published on:28/06/2010

The British Institute of Interior Design will represent the Interior Design sector at the creative graduate Futurising Festival from 29-30 June.

Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

Published on:28/06/2010

President, BIID, Jenny Gibbs presented the Best Bar Award to the Tote Bar (India) design by Serie Architects to much applause.

Mary Leslie opens in Scotland

Published on:25/06/2010

Mary Leslie Interior Design are now offering their bespoke services right across the UK with the opening of their second office in Perth, Scotland.

Sub-Zero and Wolf Sponsor BIID Chicago Mission

Published on:22/06/2010

We are pleased to announce that Sub-Zero, Inc. are sponsoring the BIID Chicago Design Mission 2010. The delegation of BIID Interior Designers will be treated to an exclusive Breakfast demonstration and tour of the Chicago showroom. We look forward to reporting on the visit.

Summer Party and Awards 2010

Published on:18/06/2010

Last night’s inaugural British Institute of Interior Design Summer Party and Awards was a rousing success. A fabulously dressed crowd arrived at the world famous Saatchi Gallery on a beautiful sunny evening ready to celebrate the launch of the Institute.

Symm - WMF Study Series

Published on:10/06/2010

Sketching day at Stowe with architectural artist Alexander Creswell. Wednesday 2nd June, 10am - 4pm

Sub-Zero - New Milan Showroom

Published on:10/06/2010

Eurocucina 2010 saw the birth of Sub-Zero in the heart of Milan. In a string of strategic European openings, Sub-Zero has placed roots in the design capital of Italy with a state-of-the-art, gallery-inspired venue

Cosentino UK

Published on:10/06/2010

After 4.5 million Euro in research and development investment, Cosentino has launched the 75% recyclable ECO by Cosentino® designed by Brazilian duo Humberto and Fernando Campana.

Christopher Hyde - Spotlight on Chinoiserie

Published on:10/06/2010

The exotic mysticism of Chinoiserie is the theme for Christopher Hyde’s new lighting designs.

Chalon launch lighting range

Published on:10/06/2010

For over 30 years Chalon have been providing handcrafted kitchens and furniture.

Trend Designs - show home interior

Published on:10/06/2010

When asked to design a waterfront fantasy home for Fairview Homes, Abbey Emmerson of Trend Designs knew exactly where to take her vision.

Jill Scholes Interior Design - Vintage Side Tables

Published on:10/06/2010

1940's the era of make do and mend. Jill Scholes Interior Design is lending a hand to just that; recycling 1930s and 1940s frameless mirrors found in markets and antique shops into vintage chic side tables that bear a mix of quietly old and subtly new.

Eduardo Cardenes Design at Chelsea Harbour

Published on:10/06/2010

Considering London to be the design capital of the world, Eduardo Cardenes Design has recently moved its practice into the Chambers at Chelsea Harbour Design Centre.

Adrienne Chinn Design– Urban London Collection

Published on:10/06/2010

London based interior designer Adrienne Chinn, has created a new textile range, inspired by her walks around East London

Jenny Gibbs Appointed President of the British Institute of Interior Design

Published on:01/02/2010

Keeping each other sweet at Edinburgh’s newly opened Hotel Missoni

Published on:11/11/2009

Embassy hosts British Institute of Interior Design event in Tokyo

Published on:06/11/2009

British Institute of Interior Design to the Mayor of London in response to the draft London Housing Design Guide

Published on:26/08/2009

British Homes Awards - Shortlist Announced

Published on:16/06/2009

Interior Designers on a Higher Plane

Published on:11/06/2009

Theme Bar and Restaurant Awards

Published on:21/04/2009

The British Interior Design Association has been elected as a full member of the Construction Industry Council (CIC)

Published on:30/03/2009

BIDA Awards at Decorex International 2008

Published on:29/09/2008

BIDA Member and Associate commended in British Homes Awards 2008

Published on:01/08/2008

Style needn't cost the earth with a professional interior designer

Published on:01/04/2008

Industry Gathers to Consider Olympic Implications

Published on:10/03/2008

Taylor Howes Design Represents the British Interior Design Association at Hotelympia

Published on:01/02/2008

Christopher Dezille of Honky Design receives IFI Design Excellence Award 2007

Published on:05/12/2007

What's Hot? BIDA predicts up and coming trends for 2008

Published on:05/12/2007

Parker Hobart Associates appointed PR Agency for the BIDA

Published on:17/09/2007

BIDA Announces New Board for 2006-2007

Published on:22/11/2006

BIDA Foundation Student Prize 2006

Published on:21/11/2006

BIDA DECOREX AWARDS 2006

Published on:18/10/2006

BIDA LAUNCHES NEW SILVER SWING TAG AWARD AT DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 2006

Published on:04/09/2006

BIDA Professional Practice Seminar Day: From Idea to Reality

Published on:01/09/2006

BIDA Awards at Pulse by Top Drawer

Published on:08/06/2006

BIDA Website usage up by 225%

Published on:16/05/2006

BIDA Awards at Design Interiors, Birmingham

Published on:03/02/2006

New 2005/2006 BIDA Board of Directors

Published on:13/12/2005

BIDA Award Honorary Fellowships

Published on:09/12/2005

BIDA PRESENTS AWARDS TO EXHIBITORS AT DECOREX INTERNATIONAL 2005

Published on:04/10/2005

Something old, something new...

Published on:27/07/2005

Launch of the BIDA Christmas Card Competition

Published on:20/05/2005

Launch of the New BIDA/RIBA Client Contract

Published on:09/05/2005

Best of British Interior Design at the Daily Telegraph House & Garden Fair 2005, Olympia 30th June - 3rd July 2005

Published on:09/05/2005

Designing Tomorrow's Homes...Today

Published on:09/05/2005

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