24+ brands to explore during the 24th edition of the London Design Festival 2026.
The 24th edition of the London Design Festival is well underway. And here at Material Source Studio London, we have a full programme of activity happening (14-18 September), underpinned by all the product inspiration you can expect daily from our world-class Studio Partners.
Here we share a snapshot of the 24+ brands with dedicated installations for you to explore every day this week, 9am-5pm, at 120 Saffron Hill. There's also one sneak peek for the week after.
That's because, after the Festival has closed for another year, Material Source Studio remains open. We're a permanent resource. Available when you are to pick up product samples, see our latest material exhibitions, test ideas and meet with our Partners, and your colleagues and clients. We look forward to welcoming you.
24+ brands to explore at LDF 2026
Agua Fabrics
Agua is a four-generation family business, specialising in technical soft fabrics and faux leathers that balance form with function. All its upholstery fabrics are highly durable, fire retardant, waterproof, stain-resistant and anti-microbial.
The first waterproof and fire-retardant upholstery collection was launched by Agua in 2004, and the company now has an extensive range of over 36 collections and over 1000 different fabric choices. From all the teams' years of experience, they understand the needs and requirements of performance fabrics in demanding environments.
Ash & Lacy
Ash & Lacy is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of high-quality brick and metal façade systems, architectural cladding support systems and moveable wall partitions.
With decades of expertise, Ash & Lacy provide complete solutions for architects, specifiers, and contractors, combining performance, innovation, and design flexibility.
The extensive product range includes rainscreen cladding systems, precision-engineered roofing, and perforated metal façades, all supported by expert technical support and quality standards. Supplying everything from a single, trusted source streamlines project delivery and ensures exceptional results.
Committed to excellence, Ash & Lacy shapes building environments with durable, sustainable, and aesthetically striking building solutions.
Arte Wallcoverings
Arte is a passionate designer & manufacturer of sophisticated wallcoverings. The company, owned by the family Desart, has been in play since 1981. Arte wallcoverings adorn the walls of both residential homes and project interiors in over 80 countries worldwide.
Every year, an in-house team of experienced designers creates several new collections. All of these new products must be innovative and trendsetting, while also being of superior quality.
A lot of time and effort goes into research: Arte is constantly looking for new production methods and quality materials. That explains why designing a new collection can easily take more than a year.
At LDF, Arte is launching its new Mysuru collection. Uncover exclusive insight from the Arte team every day this week between 2pm and 3pm. No booking is required, just head to the Arte POD when you arrive.
BRITA
Family-owned BRITA SE has been at the forefront of filtration and water dispensing technology since 1966.
Headquartered in Germany – but now operational across 69 countries globally – BRITA specialises in fully-supported water programs that help businesses achieve their health, wellness, and sustainability goals.
The company’s professional dispenser range, designed and manufactured by BRITA in Germany and Italy, leverages proprietary technology to ensure minimal down time and reliable, high outputs of chilled still, sparkling, boiling, and ambient water.
BRITA UK works closely with the design and specification sector and is pleased to share its BIM library in support of build projects.
Broadview Materials
Broadview Materials is a global group of leading brands specialising in surface materials for interiors. They help customers bring designs to life through solutions that combine quality, beauty, sustainability, and affordability.
By bringing together materials from Arpa®, FENIX®, Formica®, Getacore® and Homapal®, Broadview Materials unlocks new creative possibilities.
Unique textures, colours, and finishes work in harmony to create distinctive and inspiring interior environments. Broadview calls it ‘The Big +’
The added value that comes from bringing together its brands, materials, expertise, and innovation.
By combining the strengths of the Broadview Materials' portfolio, new opportunities are opened for customers to elevate their designs, create unique solutions, and bring their ideas to life.
CDUK
CDUK is a supplier of surface materials and complementary products to the specification market in the UK and Ireland. Having built a strong reputation as the exclusive distributor of Corian® Solid Surface in both the UK and Ireland, CDUK now offers an extended range of services as well as products from a number of leading brands.
A business with over 40 years’ experience, CDUK supports its customers through a journey, as a design partner, from sourcing the best products and materials to helping them unlock their full potential through expert advice and technical knowledge. Its team of industry experts also provides technical advice, sampling and bespoke training courses for designers, manufacturers and fabricators.
Consort Architectural Hardware
A family-owned company established in Birmingham, engineered for excellence and design for over 50 years. Serving a variety of project sectors worldwide, Consort combines heritage craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Its products meet international performance standards, with certified quality and Environmental Product Declarations supporting sustainable specification.
Consort's bespoke service allows architects and designers to realise unique hardware concepts without compromise, supported by a curated palette of over 20 PVD-applied finishes. The team believes great hardware should blend effortlessly with great design. Consort's role is to provide the quality, finishes, and expertise that let creative visions speak for themselves.
Crown Paints
Crown Paints believes that every pot of paint is brimming with potential. And it wants to put that in the hands of everyone. Because with paint, you can change a room, change a mood, even change a life.
That’s why Crown wants to inspire people to paint their world better, braver and beautifuller (yes, that’s not a word, but this is paint, you can do anything). Crown knows what a positive difference it can make to people and our planet, so it promises to keep pushing what’s possible.
During LDF, Crown Paints is launching its 2027/28 Colour Insights. Drop in on Wednesday 16 September, 1pm-3pm, to hear from Crown's expert team on their influences, insight & application ideas for the colours that will shape the year ahead.
Edmund Bell
Light work, made easy. Edmund Bell specialises in light control fabrics, backed by over 170 years of textile expertise.
Its extensive range of blackouts, dimouts and sheers combines technical performance with considered design, helping specifiers, designers and contractors create interiors with the right balance of light, privacy and comfort.
Enea
Enea is a cooperative furniture brand based in the Basque Country, where it has been designing and manufacturing contemporary furniture since 1984.
From its location in the Goierri area, Enea draws inspiration from everyday life to create durable, sustainable and timeless pieces.
Together is better is not just a principle but a way of working: Enea operates as a cooperative in which many team members are also owners, making collaboration an essential part of its identity.
This shared approach supports a personal, authentic point of view, where design is driven by character, responsibility and lasting value.
Fibo
Fibo is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered waterproof wall panel systems for interior wet areas like bathrooms, providing a smart way to transform walls.
Combining over 70 years of Norwegian manufacturing expertise with a focus on responsible production and Scandinavian design, Fibo delivers a fully waterproof, durable and low-maintenance alternative to traditional wall finishes.
Ideal for residential, commercial and public sector projects, the integrated system simplifies specification, supports efficient installation and helps reduce project risk; while offering a wide choice of contemporary colours, textures and tile-effect finishes enable the creation of beautiful, high-performing interiors that stand the test of time.
Preview only, launching in Studio on 25 September
Forbo Flooring Systems
As the leading global manufacturer of flooring solutions, Forbo prides itself on offering a truly comprehensive product portfolio with leading-edge products, specifically designed to cater for every area of a project.
Ever since the company began making floor coverings, starting with linoleum more than 150 years ago, the commitment has always been the same: to create better environments in all the spaces in which people, work, live, interact, relax, heal, learn and play.
From entrance to exit, whether new build or refurbishment, Forbo’s integrated flooring portfolio can help specifiers, interior designers and facilities managers to create beautiful and inspiring - yet functional - interiors. Its dedicated and passionate team can work with you to choose the right flooring solutions for your project.
Grestec Tiles
Grestec specialises in supplying premium floor and wall tiles to architects and designers across the UK. Boasting an extensive selection of high-quality porcelain, ceramic, glass, and natural stone tiles that are suitable for commercial, retail, and residential projects, Grestec takes pride in delivering tailored and expert assistance and guidance throughout every phase of your project.
Habitech
Habitech is a leading value-added distributor of specialised products and systems to the custom installation industry.
Covering advanced AV, lighting, control and high-speed network design for residential and commercial integration, our award-winning product range and training work hand in hand with the industry’s most dedicated support, on-line, on-call, even on-site.
Since 2006 Habitech’s client-focused ethos has helped our customers achieve flawless results in the UK’s homes and high streets, proving every time that with the right products, support and training, we’re stronger together.
ILIV Fabrics
ILIV is a British design house creating design-led performance fabrics for hospitality, leisure, workplace and healthcare environments.
With over 40 years of textile expertise, we develop fire-retardant upholstery and drapery fabrics that combine creative design with technical performance.
From contemporary weaves and textured plains to statement prints and luxurious velvets, our collections are created for the demands of commercial interiors, while bringing colour, character and style to every scheme.
Inspired by evolving design influences and developed by our in-house studio, our fabrics draw on original artwork, artist collaborations and extensive archives - bringing together confident colour, distinctive design and a British character that feels unmistakably ILIV.
IMPACT ACOUSTIC®
IMPACT ACOUSTIC® is a pioneering Swiss company in the field of sustainable and high-performance acoustic solutions.
Renowned for its innovative approach, the company specialises in providing recyclable and circular acoustic products made from upcycled materials.
Impact's product lines - ARCHISONIC® Felt, ARCHISONIC® Cotton, and ARCHISONIC® Textile - embody a commitment to sustainability, quality, and cutting-edge design. All its solutions are based on the ARCHISONIC® material line, which offers outstanding acoustic performance and exceptional versatility.
Impact collaborates closely with architects, designers, and developers to create spaces that excel in both aesthetics and acoustics - pushing the boundaries of what sustainable design can achieve.
Join Impact Acoustic at LDF for a Felt Dog Workshop on Wednesday 16 September, 1pm-3pm. No booking required.
Liquidline
Since 2003, Liquidline has been creating premium workspace refreshment solutions that enhance the everyday workplace experience.
Partnering with architects, designers and fit-out companies Liquidline delivers seamless, high-quality coffee and water stations that integrate effortlessly into workplace designs.
From initial consultation through to final installation, Liquidline manages the entire journey, creating an exciting experience for your clients, and taking the weight off the fit-out team.
Liquidline provides CAD files for you to drop into your designs, measure up and provide detailed pre-installation checklist, ensuring everything is covered so your project is delivered on time and budget.
lumenear UK
lumenear brings spaces to life with innovative acoustic lighting that transforms both sight and sound.
Crafted in the Netherlands from sustainable PET Felt, our lighting not only illuminates but also absorbs noise, creating a perfect balance of atmosphere and comfort.
Whether it’s a bustling restaurant, a serene office, or a dynamic public space, lumenear's designs elevate the experience and align with the architect's vision.
With years of expertise and a passion for sustainability, lumenear turns every room into a place people want to stay.
Mode Lighting
Founded in 1970, Mode Lighting is a British manufacturer of architectural lighting control systems with over five decades of industry experience.
Combining technical expertise with a practical understanding of lighting design, Mode Lighting focuses on creating intuitive, reliable and flexible control solutions that enhance the atmosphere and experience of a space.
The company works closely with lighting designers, consultants, interior designers and electrical contractors to support projects from concept through to commissioning.
Manufactured in the UK, Mode Lighting systems are designed to simplify the operation of architectural lighting while maintaining the integrity of the overall lighting design and user experience.
Muraspec Wallcoverings
Muraspec Wallcoverings is an international leader in the commercial and bespoke wallcoverings industry.
With a heritage dating back to 1850, it has developed a global reputation for outstanding product quality, impressive design, exceptional customer service and technical support.
From a UK sales team to a dedicated global network of distribution partners, Muraspec is proud to supply a worldwide client base across the hospitality, healthcare, high street retail, commercial office, cruise ship and residential sectors.
Muraspec retains complete control over the design & manufacturing process by producing all its high-quality, fire rated wallcoverings in-house, and allowing for the shortest lead times in the industry.
Orac Decor
Orac is Europe’s leading manufacturer of architectural elements, made for walls, offering a variety of classic and contemporary coving, panel mouldings, skirting, lighting profiles, and wall coverings that add texture and dimension to interiors.
For over 50 years, Orac has combined craftsmanship with cutting-edge design to create high-quality, lightweight products used in over 80 countries.
Its collections empower designers to enhance both classic and contemporary spaces with ease. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Orac continues to push the boundaries of materials and aesthetics.
Whether restoring period details or making bold, modern statements, its versatile solutions bring personality, structure, and creativity to every surface.
Parkside Architectural Tiles
Parkside is a contemporary porcelain, ceramic, and natural stone tile specification company with over 1,500 designs on offer, including many exclusives, from some of the world’s most dynamic manufacturers.
Whether for commercial, hospitality or high-end residential projects, a knowledgeable team of architectural consultants are able to help specify the right products to match any design brief.
Offering the latest technological innovations and tile trends, Parkside provides an unrivalled bespoke service including waterjet cutting, porcelain worktop fabrication and digital printing on to tiles.
Radii
Radii has been creating aesthetically pleasing private spaces for high-end commercial clients since 1992.
Utilising a design-led and consultative process, Radii specialises in delivering bespoke, adaptable and sustainable glazed partitioning solutions to produce workspaces that meets all technical and aesthetic requirements.
During its 35 years of servicing the London commercial fit-out market, Radii has built up an enviable reputation for the quality of its services and the dependable delivery its team achieves.
Radii's mission is to make the entire journey from concept to completion as stress-free and enjoyable for all parties involved. It has a robust process to achieve this, the use of which has seen the team deliver multiple large-scale projects all to the highest of standards — ‘The Radii Way’.
Schlüter-Systems
Schlüter-Systems offers a portfolio of edge protection profiles, waterproofing and uncoupling membranes, underfloor heating & drainage systems.
Supporting architects, designers and contractors across the UK through combining German engineering with dedicated UK technical expertise, Schlüter-Systems Ltd provides specification support, RIBA-accredited CPDs and hands-on training.
With a strong focus on innovation, quality and service, the company delivers reliable, fully integrated solutions that enhance performance, longevity and design flexibility in residential and commercial projects nationwide.
Whirlpool Bath & Spa Co.
Based in the UK, Whirlpool Bath & Spa Co. hand-builds and finishes bespoke baths and spa systems for architects, interior designers, and property developers. With over 50 bath styles available, and a choice of 4 spa systems, there is a solution for every project.
Whatever the shape, size, or requirement, Whirlpool excels at creating solutions that meet every need – whether bespoke colours of baths and jets, a specific shape or layout, or specialist technical requisites for the marine and healthcare sectors.
Future Materials Library®
In addition to the aforementioned Partner brands showcased in our Studio, you'll also find 100+ materials in our Future Materials Library® from 60+ global designers (including some of our Studio Partners) working to produce innovative, regenerative product solutions.
Find more details of our London Studio Partners here, plus an overview of all that you can do while visiting our Studio. We're open Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm during LDF - and beyond.
