Wednesday 25 September 2013


Catherine Carpenter's company, Folk of London, has been nominated for the Elle Decoration British Design Awards 2013. 

Catherine graduated with an Inchbald Diploma in 2012 and is clearly out there making her name, the voting is still ongoing (Best British Product Nominees) so please add your support, check the website http://thebritishdesignawards.com

Also nominated is Tracy Kendall (Best British Pattern Nominees), for her wallpaper 'Another Colour'. Tracy is a regular lecturer at Inchbald, so again please support her nomination.

Tuesday 24 September 2013






New additions to Gashu range - available through 1882ltd and at Heals in London and New York


Great mentions for Emily Johnson's 1882ltd for London Design Week - see the link below
http://www.larcobaleno.com/blog/blanks-in-between-1882.html

Friday 13 September 2013

The new Tollgard Design Group showrooms at Grosvenor Waterside opened their doors last night as Staffan and Monique launched a new phase for the design group and a new light 'Belle' designed for Contardi by Staffan.

The showrooms host a wonderful collection of furniture and materials expressed across room sets though double and single height spaces. The materials and finishes are sophisticated and juxtapose reclaimed wood, (beautiful grey weathered boards), with sleek stone, brushed metal with fine plaster surfaces, leather, wool and a great selection of accessories and artwork.  

The design studio overlooks the showroom from a wonderful mezzanine level which will be staffed by many Inchbald graduates who it has been my privilege to teach - it was great to see them all so excited about this new phase for the company.

Congratulations to all.



Tuesday 18 June 2013

Interior Design students are moving towards the exhibition in July, so hard at work - inspiration and experiences have been on hand from speakers,  Alidad, Mark Gillette, Kit Kemp, Staffan and Monique Tollgard who all of their time most generously.
Backed up by Imraan Ismail, Nicole Fetcher, Liz Williams, Tove Joneret and Elspeth Abdy Collins - all recent graduates who shared Inchbald times with this years class, many thanks to all.


Tollgard Design Group 


Kit Kemp


Monday 20 May 2013

Guest lecturers for this week are

Interior Designer/Decorator Constanza von Unruh
Interior Designer/Decorator Mark Gillette and
Architect James Gorst.


Tuesday 9 April 2013

Online Interior Design Students are this week attending an In House course with presentation, perspective and rendering under consideration. The course started off with lectures on presentation techniques and how to use perspective - some examples of the work shown are included below - mostly from recent students and some tutors work. They are in for a busy, but enjoyable week! Its great to see you all again and meet some new faces.