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Surface Design Show at Business Design Centre
2-4 Feb 2027

Surface Design Show is the place where people immerse themselves in the latest materials for the built environment, gain new insights and network with like-minded designers and specifiers. Revealing the lastest innovations in surface design, over 175 UK and international suppliers will showcase their materials at the Show. Plus, visitors can specify natural stone at Stone Gallery or stop by Light School to see something that will change the way they see light.

04/09/2026

AWARDS NOW OPEN 🏆

Entries are officially open for the Surface Design Awards.

This year’s categories include:

Project Categories: Best Architecture Project, Best Interior Design Project, Best Adaptive Reuse & Restoration Project, Best Colour Innovation and Best Use of Natural Materials.

Product Categories: Best Product and Best Surface Material.

Got a project, product or material worth celebrating? Enter now via the link in bio.

28/08/2026

What happens when one of London’s most iconic buildings becomes the inspiration for a new interiors collection?

MADE.com has collaborated with the Barbican Centre on a 23-piece collection of furniture, lighting, textiles and accessories, translating the landmark’s Brutalist architecture into contemporary design.

From lighting inspired by the Concert Hall’s coffered concrete ceilings and acoustic panels to furniture referencing the Barbican’s concrete pillars and sunken seating, the collection demonstrates how architectural forms, surfaces and details can find new expression beyond the building itself.

A fascinating reminder of the role surfaces and materials play in shaping a space’s identity.

Enquire to exhibit at SDS27 now, link in bio!

13/08/2026

What makes a material truly distinctive? For The Monkey Puzzle Tree | Fabrics and Wallpapers, it starts with a story.

We caught up with founder Charlotte to discover how the brand works with independent artists across the North of England to transform original artwork and personal narratives into distinctive textiles and wallcoverings.

One of the latest additions is Uphill Downdale, a new cork wallpaper inspired by the Yorkshire Dales and the changing seasons, with blossom turning into snow alongside flowing contour lines. Designed as a sister paper to the bestselling Hit the North, it’s a perfect example of the storytelling behind each collection.

From producing just one new design a year to keeping manufacturing within 100 miles of Leeds, Charlotte shares why authenticity, local craftsmanship and designing beyond trends sit at the heart of The Monkey Puzzle Tree.

Read the full interview via the link in our bio.

Thinking about exhibiting at SDS 2027? Submit your enquiry via the link in our bio and our team will be in touch!

29/07/2026

🌡️ As temperatures continue to rise, material specification is becoming about more than aesthetics.

The Mayor of London’s new Heat Ready London plan highlights the growing need to design buildings and public spaces that can better withstand extreme heat.
The report reveals:

• 🏠 Around 1 million London homes may already be at high risk of overheating.
• 🏫 1,361 schools, 60 hospitals and 351 care homes are located in high heat-risk areas.
• 🌍 London could experience 2–3 times as many heatwaves within the next 20 years.

As climate resilience becomes a greater priority, architects and designers are increasingly considering surface performance alongside aesthetics.

At Surface Design Show, these are the conversations driving material innovation. If your products are helping shape a more resilient built environment, we’d love to showcase them.

Exhibit at SDS 2027. Submit your enquiry via the link in our bio and our team will be in touch.

27/07/2026

We met Emmanuel Colchen, General Manager of B.I.G Yarns, at Clerkenwell Design Week and talked about the future of sustainable yarn production, the growing importance of low-carbon materials, and how colour continues to influence design specification.

In our latest blogpiece, Emmanuel shares how B.I.G. Yarns is helping manufacturers create high-performance flooring solutions using recycled materials, why local manufacturing matters, and what it means to achieve EcoVadis Platinum status, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses worldwide for sustainability performance.

Read the full blogpiece via the link in our bio.

Thinking about exhibiting at SDS 2027? Submit your enquiry now and our team will be in touch ✨

21/07/2026

From statement wallcoverings to luxury rugs and innovative woven flooring, textiles and soft surfaces continue to play a vital role in shaping inspiring interior spaces.

We’re delighted to welcome Limited Edition, Shimmerwall Sequin Walls, 2TEC2 and The Monkey Puzzle Tree | Fabrics and Wallpapers to the growing exhibitor line-up for Surface Design Show 2027, showcasing the creativity, craftsmanship and material innovation that define this sector.

If your brand specialises in wallpapers, textiles, rugs, acoustic fabrics or other innovative soft surface solutions, now is the time to put your products in front of architects, interior designers and specifiers actively searching for the latest materials.

Enquire now to exhibit at Surface Design Show 2027 via the link in our bio.

17/07/2026

A fantastic morning spent yesterday with our Surface Design Show Advisory Board.

A huge thank you to Squire & Partners for hosting us, and to all of our Advisory Board members for sharing your expertise, insights and ideas as we continue shaping the future of Surface Design Show. We’re grateful for your continued support and look forward to bringing these conversations to life at SDS 2027.

15/07/2026

It was a pleasure catching up with from GREEN GRADS at SDS26.

With Acetex & Acoustate, Salma explores how unused cigarette filter material can be transformed into a high-performance acoustic textile. By converting virgin cellulose acetate fibres into yarn, she has created a material that is naturally non-flammable, moisture repellent, thermally regulating and pest resistant, without the need for additional chemical treatments.

Designed to absorb sound and reduce noise in interior spaces, Acoustate has the potential to be used across upholstery, acoustic panels, carpets, curtains and lighting, demonstrating how overlooked waste streams can become innovative material solutions for the built environment.

Watch the video to learn more about the inspiration behind the project and the potential of Acoustate.

Thinking about exhibiting at SDS 2027? Submit your enquiry via the link in our bio and our team will be in touch!

09/07/2026

It was a pleasure catching up with Eleanor from Green Grads at SDS26.

Inspired by the idea of bringing storytelling into the home, The Ocean's Screen transforms waste veneer from industry into a beautifully crafted, double-sided screen. Combining hand drawing, CAD design and precision laser cutting, Eleanor has reimagined discarded materials into a functional piece that changes both the atmosphere and experience of a space.

Watch the video to hear more about the inspiration behind the project and how waste materials can be transformed through thoughtful design.

Thinking about exhibiting at SDS 2027? Submit your enquiry and our team will be in touch:

https://www.surfacedesignshow.com/2027-exhibitor-enquiry

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