Czech designers blend tradition and innovation at DesignBlok
DIY Dispatches
Czech designers blend tradition and innovation at DesignBlok

Czech designers at DesignBlok 2023 blend tradition and innovation, showcasing glass craftsmanship and inventive approaches in Central Europe’s top

Lauren Hayes • DIY Dispatches • 10/11/2026 • 2 min read
Glass artisans craft Lotus Table Lamp
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Glass artisans craft Lotus Table Lamp

Lotus Table Lamp, a stunning example of glass artisans crafting beautiful light fixtures with delicate proportions and translucency.

Hannah Brooks • Contractor Watch • 09/11/2026 • 3 min read
Swarovski Foundation seeks young sustainability leaders with grants
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Swarovski Foundation seeks young sustainability leaders with grants

The Swarovski Foundation offers €20,000 grants to young sustainability leaders aged 21-30 in design, art, and architecture.

Emily Collins • Contractor Watch • 07/11/2026 • 2 min read
Furniture showroom on wheels hits London streets
Material Picks
Furniture showroom on wheels hits London streets

Dynamic's furniture showroom on wheels hits London streets with its trade-only range, including soft seating and PET felt samples.

Emily Collins • Material Picks • 06/11/2026 • 2 min read
Eames Pavilion System on display at Orgatec
Room Makeovers
Eames Pavilion System on display at Orgatec

Eames Pavilion System, a flexible modular design on display at Orgatec, featuring a clear grid and compact footprint.

Hannah Brooks • Room Makeovers • 05/11/2026 • 2 min read
The Right Plaster for the Right Surface: A Buyer’s Guide to Gypsum and POP Materials
Budget Renos
The Right Plaster for the Right Surface: A Buyer’s Guide to Gypsum and POP Materials

A smooth ceiling or evenly finished interior wall begins with selecting a plaster suited to the surface, site…

Emily Collins • Budget Renos • 04/11/2026 • 6 min read
Clerkenwell Showroom Revitalizes Workplace Design with Interactive Experience
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Clerkenwell Showroom Revitalizes Workplace Design with Interactive Experience

Clerkenwell showroom revitalizes workplace design with an interactive experience showcasing modern furniture solutions.

Lauren Hayes • Contractor Watch • 04/11/2026 • 2 min read
Holcim headquarters showcases sustainable building materials
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Holcim headquarters showcases sustainable building materials

Holcim headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, featuring futuristic design and eco-friendly solutions for approximately 400 employees.

Hannah Brooks • Material Picks • 03/11/2026 • 2 min read
Milwaukee vs Bosch Cordless Drill: Who Wins in 2026?
Budget Renos
Milwaukee vs Bosch Cordless Drill: Who Wins in 2026?

Which brand wins in the Milwaukee vs Bosch cordless drill comparison for superior performance in 2026.

Lauren Hayes • Budget Renos • 02/11/2026 • 3 min read
Home Depot Launches Two-Hour Express Delivery Service
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Home Depot Launches Two-Hour Express Delivery Service

Home Depot's express delivery service promises eligible items delivered within two hours, adding rapid shipping for power tools, paint, and…

Emily Collins • Contractor Watch • 02/11/2026 • 2 min read