Inside Clerkenwell Design Week 2025: The UK Brands You Need to Know. Podcast Episode #160


Fabulous yellow chairs at the Flokk studio in Clerkenwell
Flokk showroom styled by Georgia Issac

Sharing top finds, fresh inspiration, and fantastic sustainable designs from this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week.

In today’s epoisode I’m talking all about the inspiration that is Cler

kenwell Design Week, where I discovered some brilliant UK brands and their innovative designs. I talk about exciting collaborations, the use of eco-friendly materials, and just how valuable it is to connect with others in the interior design world. It was an overwhelming but incredibly inspiring event. I couldn’t wait to highlight some of my favourites, including previous podcast guests as well as some of the key trends that are shaping the future of interiors.

enjoy!

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A few things we covered in this episode :

  • The huge scale of Clerkenwell Design Week and how it’s evolved
  • Why going with a like-minded industry friend makes all the difference
  • Coat Paints x Kirkby by Design: tone-on-tone pairings
  • Divine Savages’ signature British storytelling designs
  • Fenwich & Tilbrook’s sustainable paint displays
  • Fritz Fryer’s antique light installation
  • Beautiful bespoke furniture by Studio Arvor
  • Matthew Burt’s sculptural wooden ceiling installation
  • Bisley’s collab with artist Gabriella Marcella
  • Timorous Beasties’ bold new samples
  • Natural textures and soundproofing materials from ARTE
  • Studio Flock’s sustainability-driven furniture
  • My top tip: get out of the house to get inspired

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Timestamps:
00:02 – Introduction and what Clerkenwell Design Week is all about
02:18 – The logistics: overwhelming size and navigating with a friend
05:00 – Coat Paints x Kirkby Design collab
08:42 – Divine Savages update (and Emma’s bathroom wallpaper!)
12:30 – Fennec & Tilbrook’s stand and top colour trends
15:20 – Fritz Fryer’s antique lighting installation
18:45 – Studio Arvor’s locally sourced furniture
22:15 – Matthew Burt’s sculptural pebbled wall and ceiling art
27:00 – Bisley’s artist collab with Gabriella Marcella
31:45 – Timorous Beasties’ caterpillar-inspired wallpaper preview
34:15 – Standouts from non-UK brands like ARTE and Hinomi
37:40 – Studio Flock’s standout showroom styled by Georgina Isaac
38:24 – Emma’s takeaway: get out, meet people, find inspiration

 

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