The Art of Design Issue 16 2015 | Page 104

104 A Designers Haven at January F urniture Show Designers heading to the 2016 January Furniture Show (24-27 January, Birmingham NEC) will find a world of inspiration under one roof with the new fabric and flooring features joining the wealth of top name furniture and furnishing brands. The all new Fabric Pavilion and Flooring Showcase have been added to Hall 2 of the industry’s biggest annual trade event to create a one-stop shop of the latest furniture and furnishings for designers, buyers and specifiers. Organisers are ramping up for a bigger and better show following the success of 2015’s event. Responding to feedback from exhibitors and visitors, the 2016 show will run over four days with a Sunday opening and span Halls 1 to 5. Said event co-director, Theresa Raymond: “The January Furniture Show offers an unmatched opportunity to view the latest collections from anyone who is anyone in furnishings. The new flooring and fabric areas will expand the furnishings offer making it easier for designers to view and gain all the information they need in one go.” Over 400 major names will be exhibiting such as Parker Knoll, Lebus, Ultra Furniture, VIDA, Serene Furnishings, TCS, Rauch, Nolte Mobel, Tetrad, Alstons, Sherborne, Buoyant Upholstery, Baker Furniture, Gallery Direct, Blue Bone, Duresta, Willis & Gambier and Stone the Crows. The show expects to attract over 16,000 buyers including retailers, contract buyers, interior designers, architects and developers.