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bitareview welco me & enjoy the september 2016 edition I hope that you all had an enjoyable Summer. It was certainly an interesting summer following the vote to leave Europe. Business is challenging with confidence low and prices under pressure due to weak Sterling. I feel though that as soon as we accept the situation we are all very skilled at what we do to be able to move on in a challenging market. Whether we are Designers, Wholesalers, Retailers or Manufacturers we all offer excellent products and services. been a better time to become a member. I hope that you enjoy this issue. David Yorke Chairman British Interior & Textiles Association Contact Information For all things BITA including: BITA Showcase Information, Membership Information or to contribute to the next edition of The BITA Review contact: This is why we need the services of BITA more than ever. We need an organisation that represents all of us wherever we are in the market place, there has never Karen Bevan Marketing Manager T: 01908 410598 (ex.5) E: karen.bevan@interiortextiles.co.uk Exclusively for BITA Newsletter readers 10% off Professional and Elite Roman blind orders To receive 10% off your order quote BITA10 - offer valid until 30th September 2016. When ordering on our webshop, halliswebshop.com send an email with your order number to sales@hallishudson.com. When placing your order by email, phone or fax please quote BITA10. Online Halliswebshop.com Email sales@hallishudson.com Fax 01772 515515 Phone 01772 202202
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Review b ita a 2017 de s ign & colour trend After the scorching temperatures we have experienced this Summer it s felt like we ve been living on our very own paradise island! Mirroring this hot weather is a 2017 fabric trend prediction that combines vivid paradise bird hues with exotic florals, wildlife prints and Rio carnival vibes following GB s success at the 2016 Olympic Games. Tropical Paradise IMAGE CREDITS FROM TOP DOWN: PALM TREES, THOMAS LEFEBVRE / RESTLESS SLEEPERS, MODA OPERANDI / RIO CARNIVAL, KEEPPY.COM / BIRD OF PARADISE FLOWER, FLOWERMEANING.COM / FLAMINGOS, GANAPATHY KUMAR MARTINIQUE, KIDSFABRIC.CO.UK / CUSHIONS, CURTAINSMADESIMPLE.CO.UK / BENJAMIN MILLER GLASS SCULPTURE, FREESTOCKPHOTOS.BIZ This is just one of the trends we are predicting for 2017, but here at BITA we would love to know your 2017 trend forecasts! Tweet us and share them with us now @bitauk 05 www.interiortexti le s.co.uk
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bitareview bita membership you can now join from just 50 +vat a year GLOSS INTERIORS TESTIMONIAL Lesley Taylor, Director of Gloss Interiors Styling Ltd, said: Since joining BITA I feel I have gained greatly from a range of the Membership benefits. As a small company working with commercial clients who have a limited budget I often struggle to find contract fabric suppliers for smaller projects. I was recently working with Lily s Bar in Hayling Island to update their interior so I approached BITA for their help. They offered a very personal touch in getting in touch with their 2000+ contacts which saved me so much time and disappointment and resulted in a variety of companies coming forward. Sinclaire Fabrics were extremely helpful and their rep came to visit us. They were able to supply the stunning fabrics that transformed the Bar s interior. I would definitely recommend BITA Membership to anyone in the industry. For more information on becoming a member or to request an information pack contact: Marketing Manager, Karen Bevan T: 01908 410598 (ex.5) E: karen.bevan@interiortextiles.co.uk www.interiortextiles.co.uk L BRITISH british INTERIORS interiors & TEXTILES & textiles ASSOCIATION association ondon showcase & studio 2017 LONDON SHOWCASE 2016 Exhibit at our London Showcase and Studio with many other top brands and design studios for less than 1000 07 www.interiortextiles.co.uk MARCH 2017, The Chelsea Harbour Hotel, SW10 0XC
the restaurant design show Registration is now open for the UK s largest restaurant design event, The Restaurant Design Show 2016, which is on 27th & 28th of September at the ExCeL Centre, London. Tickets are free if you register here: www.restaurantdesignshow.co.uk. This fantastic show will provide a great wealth of information with 50 educational seminars, 120 inspirational suppliers, and over 3,000 industry professionals from across the country. Some of the industry s leading names will be there, offering their advice and guidance on the latest trends in restaurant interior design and showcasing the most cutting edge products on the market. For full details of the event and to register for your free ticket (they are limited) visit www.restaurantdesignshow.co.uk. 08 www.interiortextiles.co.uk
BITA are hosting textile masterclasses in London, Leeds and Birmingham in October. Improve your curtain and blind making techniques and learn how to make lampshades and loose covers. Prices from 50. For more information or to book your place, contact Josie Bell on 01908 410598 or email josie.bell@interiortextiles.co.uk london DATE: WEDNESDAY 12TH OCTOBER 2016 VENUE: Hotel in the City of London, details confirmed upon booking ALL DAY EVENT - 120 PER PERSON with a 10% discount for BITA members. INDIVIDUAL MASTERCLASS SESSION - 60 with a 10% discount for BITA members. Sallyann Rolfe (2hr Cutting & Pinning Loose Covers Masterclass) Victoria Hammond (1.5hr Curtain Masterclass) Jane Warren (2hr Lampshade Masterclass) leeds DATE: TUESDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2016 VENUE: Hotel in the City of Leeds, details confirmed upon booking ALL DAY EVENT - 110 PER PERSON with a 10% discount for BITA members. INDIVIDUAL MASTERCLASS - 49 with a 10% discount for BITA members. Sharon Samuel (2 hr Lampshade Masterclass) Sharon Samuel (1.5hr Roman Blind Masterclass) Sallyann Rolfe (2 hr Cutting & Pinning Loose Covers Masterclass) bir mingha m DATE: FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER 2016 VENUE: Hotel in the City of Birmingham, details confirmed upon booking ALL DAY EVENT - 99 PER PERSON with a 10% discount for BITA members. INDIVIDUAL MASTERCLASS - 49 with a 10% discount for BITA members. Sallyann Rolfe (2 hr Cutting & Pinning Loose Covers Masterclass) Sharon Samuel (1.5hr Roman Blind Masterclass) Sharon Samuel (2 hr Lampshade Masterclass) 09 www.interiortextiles.co.uk