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What happens to material samples once a project comes to an end? Discover Second Life Samples with Swatchbox.
Welcome to the Resource Hub
Sustainability resources
Understand the core principles of sustainability and how to make your practice sustainable
An Introduction to Sustainability by BIID Sustainability Committee Chair Matt Freeman and Helen Gordon
Legislation and Regulation
Enhance your knowledge of legislation and regulation in the interior design industry.
Key takeaways from the building regulations for interior designers
Building your business
Gather the tools you need to build a successful business in a competitive market.
We speak to two designers on the best approach for interior design for vegan clients
Introducing Our Collective
Take a look at our members and their work
Every member featured here has met the rigorous selection process to become a BIID Registered Interior Designer®.
Design Haus Architecture
Design Practice: Design Haus Architecture
Jacobs
Design Practice: Jacobs
cform design research
Design Practice: cform design research
Horton & Co Ltd
Design Practice: Horton & Co Ltd
Paul Fishpool Design Ltd
Design Practice: Paul Fishpool Design Ltd
Next Chapter design LTD
Design Practice: Next Chapter design LTD
Larsen Architecture
Design Practice: Larsen Architecture
Natalia Miyar
Design Practice: Natalia Miyar
Sue Dann Interiors
Design Practice: Sue Dann Interiors
Foundational Lighting Design and Workshop
25th March 2026
Light your projects with confidence — a practical workshop in residential lighting and introduction to lighting control.
This full-day interactive workshop introduces the fundamentals of residential lighting design and control. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring along a live project and begin work on their own scheme with expert guidance and supervision.
BIID End of Year Drinks Party
Join the BIID and be part of our community of interior designers, with in person and online events exclusive to members.
How we benefit you
Professional guidance
We offer legal helplines, specialist guides and peer to peer mentoring for our members.
Institute status
The use of out member logo is a symbol of credibility, authority and professionalism.
CPD support
Our members have access to a programme of ongoing education and development related to interior design.
Speaking opportunities
We frequently place our members as speakers at high profile industry events and as experts in interior design articles.
Networking events
Our busy events calendar provides members with regular opportunities to network with fellow industry professionals.
