Clerkenwell Design Week isn’t just a showroom crawl. For Team Hunters, it’s an opportunity to spot patterns, test materials, and talk to the people behind the pieces.
Across three packed days, our design team explored as many showrooms as they could to find the products and themes shaping the next wave of commercial interiors.
Trends spotted
Pattern/Texture
There were three ranges of textured fabrics that were used in a variety of showrooms:
Kvadrat fabrics left to right: Atom, Zero, Arda
Designers' Take
These fabrics work especially well in lounge areas, helping them feel softer, warmer, and more inviting. It’s a simple way to make breakout spaces feel less corporate and more like places people actually want to be in.
Pops of Colour
Whilst terracotta and green are still present this year, showrooms this year went bolder with bright, saturated pops of colours showing up across furniture and decorations.
Left to right: Moventi, HAY
Designers' take
A bright hit of colour can work almost anywhere. Whether it’s a standout chair, a side table or an upholstered booth, using bold tones is a flexible, low-effort way to inject energy and identity into a space without structural change.
Organic & Natural Shapes
Organic shapes, especially through modular sofas and lounge chairs were everywhere.
FROVI
Designers' take
Organic forms aren’t just about softening aesthetics because they influence behaviour too. For example, a round meeting table would naturally encourage more collaborative conversation than the traditional rectangle. From lounge chairs to modular sofas, these flowing shapes help create spaces that feel more human and less hierarchical.
Styling
Showrooms have upped their game in the way they are dressing their spaces by using more decorative items. This could be a nod towards the market changing to a more hospitality feel.
Left to right: Ocee&Four, KI, Narbutas
Designers' take
There’s a growing demand for styled, fully dressed spaces where rugs and decorative items are part of the design narrative from the start. It reflects how expectations have shifted: clients now want workplaces that feel warm, characterful and finished.
Spotlight: Favourite Finds
ALLERMUIR Curve Dining Chair
Spotted by Leah:
"It’s sculptural, minimal and a little unexpected for Allermuir, which is what makes it exciting. I’d use it in tea points or breakout zones where you want something that feels calm but still has a design edge. It’s also a great option for informal meetings, especially where space is tight but you still want to make an impression."
CASALA Kabanna
Spotted by Alex:
“The shape and design really caught my attention. There are a lot of booths on the market, but not like this; it’s open, comfortable, and perfect for both meetings and lunch breaks. It can also act as a central zoning element within an office. The flexibility is a huge plus too since you can add a screen or customise it as needed. And the acoustics are excellent, offering a level of comfort that feels more high-end.”
KI JELLY
Spotted by Mel:
“What stood out to me was the softness in both form and comfort. It’s incredibly versatile, with endless configuration options, but also works beautifully as a standalone lounge chair. And the name? Fun and catchy!”
Clerkenwell Design Week never fails to offer visual inspiration and we've taken full advantage of it, creating a curated catalogue featuring 30+ suppliers we were able to visit.