Textures, Materials & Patterns

July 30, 2024

Colour, behaviour, and the workplace of the future

Designing for neurodiversity: How to use behavioural design to create inclusive workplaces  In a short amount of time, we’ve seen the workplace environment change significantly, and now designers are starting to think differently. The idea of creating inclusive workspaces and embracing differences was already a movement but recent shifts in our working patterns and the…

January 22, 2024

2024 Colour Trend: Pantone’s Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz

At a time when many people are finding comfort by embracing the past for comfort, Pantone brings the nurturing warmth of nostalgia to the forefront of interior design with colour trend Peach Fuzz, the 2024 Color of the Year. Just as Interface celebrated its 50th anniversary by pairing vintage-inspired patterns with modern design thinking in…

December 13, 2023

The Past Revisited: Colour, Pattern and Material Across the Decades

As we celebrate our 50th year, it’s natural to look back at aspects of our journey that have helped Interface become what it is today. Colour, pattern, and material are all key design elements that have helped define interiors over the past five decades. Focusing on everything from fashion to homes and commercial spaces, let’s…

September 5, 2023

Office Designs: From the 1970s to Today

From the open-plan, factory-floor-esque office designs of the 1970s to the remote setups of 2020 and beyond, the places where we connect and work are always evolving. As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, we’re looking back on the impactful office designs of the last five decades and shining a light on modular flooring’s…

August 21, 2023

Soft Transitions

Soft transitions refer to gradual and subtle changes between different elements, such as colours, textures, or patterns. In design, a soft transition avoids abrupt contrasts, creating a smoother and more harmonious progression. This technique adds depth and visual interest while maintaining a cohesive and flowing aesthetic. We’d love to share with you two of our…

July 25, 2023

Our Trend Report from Clerkenwell Design Week 2023

Clerkenwell Design Week was another successful one for Interface, as we previewed new collections and led conversations on the shift from design focused on humans to that which puts all life at the centre – all from our beautiful Pennybank showroom in the heart of Clerkenwell. It was a whirlwind week of fascinating discussions and…

March 2, 2023

Trend-watching at Stockholm Furniture Fair

The venue? Stockholmsmässan. The dates? February 7 to 11. The event? In interior design circles, only one of the most talked about of the year! In fact, in the run up to 2023’s long-awaited Stockholm Furniture Fair (SFF), exhibitors and attendees were even more enthused than ever – the result of a long, post-pandemic hiatus…

January 4, 2023

Setting the Tone: The Colours of 2023

There’s one event in a designer’s calendar that generates a great deal of anticipation and spurs excitement for the year ahead – Colour of the Year releases. And in a year where people have returned enthusiastically to commercial environments, designers have been bringing the outside in with projects inspired by the natural environment. The colours…