Stories

Established in 1979, John Dixon and Associates is a leading design practice in hospitality and leisure. We speak to team members, John and Chloe, about the company’s approach, the key to designing a pub and why the future isn’t just about sustainability

From the time-honoured appeal of a trade show, to the surprise fabric hits of the year, these are lessons we’ll take in 2024

Real leather might have its benefits, but for real-world, day-to-day use, nothing beats Agua’s intricate collection of vegan-friendly faux leathers

With over 35 years industry experience, Will Kelly knows a thing or two about workspace design. With his new business, Pattrn, co-founded with Simon Blair, he designs innovative offices with a people-first approach. It might be his most dynamic venture yet

There’s no one definitive definition for what makes a fabric ‘technical’, but at Agua, we’ve got a pretty good idea of what this entails...

Jayne Crampton, founder of JAEs Interiors talks us through the decision to start her design consultancy, the importance of ‘deep diving’ into a client’s business and culture, and how psychology should feed into workspace design


Our director, Josh Ralton, reflects on some of the things that set Agua apart, from our focus on performance fabrics, to our colour palettes, to our DNA as a family business

We know a thing or two about sourcing and selecting the right contract upholstery fabrics. When it comes to choosing some for your own project, these are the first things to consider

Our sustainability drive continues. You can now recondition and reupholster office furniture in our fabrics through Crown Workspace, to give used pieces a second lease of life

From tinted neutrals to textured faux leathers, here’s the inside scoop on the high-performance upholstery fabrics that our hospitality clients are specifying, right now

What is the trick to designing for the healthcare industry, and how do you create an environment that's calming, yet upbeat? We speak to Joyce Clutton and Dana O’Donnell, co-founders of Everyroom Limited to find out

We released five new collections during the pandemic. If you’ve yet to get your hands on them, here they are

Luxury fabrics and cool colours led the way at last month’s trade show

What does workspace look like right now, and how do you design for something that’s constantly in flux? The founder of Sheila Bird Studio has the answers…


For the first time we know exactly what our carbon footprint is, and more importantly, how to reduce it