Furniture Sourcing for Residential Projects: How to Compare Options, Costs, and Providers
Posted by James Russell (12 August 2026)
Furniture sourcing for residential projects is rarely just about finding attractive products. For interior designers, architects, FF&E specifiers, and project managers, the real challenge is finding pieces that fit the design intent, meet the budget, arrive on time, and stand up to daily use. On detail-led residential schemes, small errors in dimensions, finish selection, or lead-time planning can create expensive delays and client frustration.
Trade Furniture Supplier London: How to Choose the Right Partner for Interior Design and Commercial Projects
Posted by Default Admin (05 August 2026)
If you are searching for a trade furniture supplier London, you are probably close to making a decision. You may already have a scheme, mood boards, drawings, deadlines and a client budget in place. What you need now is a reliable supplier who can turn specification into delivered, installed furniture without avoidable delays, unclear pricing or quality issues.
What's New from Milan: The Design Net's Brands at Salone del Mobile 2026
Posted by Default Admin (29 May 2026)
Milan Design Week and Salone del Mobile (21–26 April, Rho Fiera) remain the moment the industry sets its direction for the year. This edition leaned into restraint, materiality and craft over spectacle — exactly the territory the brands we represent occupy. Below is a round-up of the most relevant launches and news from across our portfolio, with the pieces worth putting on your radar, what sets each apart, and how to bring them into a scheme through us. Everything here can be specified through The Design Net on a single purchase order, with physical product and finish samples available to view in the studio.
How to Choose Bespoke Fitted Furniture for Small UK Homes
Posted by Default Admin (22 May 2026)
Small homes are part of everyday life across the UK, especially in London, where flats, terraces, converted houses, and newer developments often come with tight layouts and limited storage. That creates a familiar problem: standard furniture rarely fits the room properly, leaves dead space above and beside units, and can make a compact home feel even smaller. This is why more homeowners start researching bespoke fitted furniture long before they are ready to buy. They want to understand whether made-to-measure storage is practical, how it works, and whether it is worth the cost.
What Questions Should You Ask Before Hiring a Cabinet Maker?
Posted by Default Admin (20 May 2026)
If you are planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom update, built-in storage project, or commercial fit-out, choosing the right cabinet maker can shape the whole experience. Cabinets affect how a space looks, how it functions, and how well it holds up over time. That is why many homeowners and business owners start by asking the same thing: what questions should you ask before hiring a cabinet maker?
Cabinet Makers London: Bespoke Cabinets, Fitted Furniture and Joinery Services
Posted by Default Admin (23 April 2026)
Cabinet makers London are specialist joiners and furniture makers who design, build and install bespoke cabinets, fitted furniture and custom storage for homes and commercial spaces across London. Their work includes kitchens, wardrobes, alcove units, bookcases, media units, bathroom vanities and tailored joinery made to fit exact room dimensions, materials and design requirements.
Why B&B Italia Is the Smart Choice for Interior Designers, Architects and Trade Buyers in London
Posted by Default Admin (20 April 2026)
B and B Italia Is the Smart Choice for Interior Designers, Architects and Trade Buyers in London For architects, interior designers, developers and professional specifiers, choosing furniture is never just about aesthetics. It is about design integrity, technical performance, reliability, brand value, longevity and supplier support. When a project demands contemporary furniture that combines prestige with proven design quality, B&B Italia consistently stands out as one of the strongest brands to specify.
What Makes Maxalto Furniture Unique? A B2B Guide for Interior Designers, Architects and Trade Buyers
Posted by Default Admin (16 April 2026)
Maxalto was founded in 1975 as the sister brand to B&B Italia with a precise purpose: to pursue “the highest” level of craftsmanship and stylistic longevity. The name itself comes from the Venetian dialect “massa alto,” meaning “the highest.” From day one, Maxalto set out to balance artisanal cabinetmaking with contemporary production, establishing a distinct identity built on wood, material richness and refined proportions.
What Are the Key Features of Maxalto Sofas? A Trade Buyer’s Guide for Interior Designers and Architects
Posted by Default Admin (16 April 2026)
For projects that demand Italian luxury with rigorous design standards, Maxalto sofas deliver a rare combination of modern elegance, artisan craft and industrial precision. Under the creative direction of Antonio Citterio for more than two decades, the brand has refined a coherent “modern neo-classic” language that suits premium residential, hospitality and executive environments. Below is a trade-focused breakdown of the features that make Maxalto sofas a compelling specification choice for interior designers, architects and contract buyers.
Contardi Lighting: Designing Layered, Architectural Lighting Schemes for Modern Interiors
Posted by Default Admin (29 March 2026)
Lighting is one of the most defining elements in any interior, yet it is often one of the least understood. For interior designers and architects, lighting is not simply about illumination. It is about shaping atmosphere, guiding movement, and enhancing how a space is experienced throughout the day. Brands such as Contardi have become integral to this process, offering lighting solutions that balance decorative presence with technical performance. At The Design Net, we work alongside designers to specify Contardi lighting within wider schemes, ensuring every piece contributes meaningfully to the overall design.
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