Exploring London Design Festival 2025: A Designer’s Playground
- Kozy Interiors
- Aug 31
- 2 min read
From 13–21 September 2025, London becomes the beating heart of global design, and this year’s 23rd edition promises to be especially rich for interior design enthusiasts.
It’s a rare opportunity to see how creativity, materials, craftsmanship, and innovation intersect in ways that can directly influence how we shape living and working spaces.
Why It’s a Must-Visit for Interiors Lovers
Immerse in cutting-edge installations that rethink materials, form, and spatial experience.
Discover new sources and suppliers—from lighting and textiles to modular systems and sustainable alternatives.
Cultivate inspiration for future-led interiors through experiential design, storytelling, and tactical showcases.
Top Stops for Interior Inspiration
A dynamic, festival-style exhibition spanning multiple venues in East London’s creative hub. Highlights include:
• Interiors ranging from Scandinavian minimalism to bold maximalism.
• Innovative workplace & cultural design showcases.
• Talks, installations like Ben Cullen Williams’s AI-generated “Self Portrait,” and immersive workshop experiences
This material exploration fair showcases:
• Sustainable innovations like Upcycled, Mycelium™, and recycled PVB film.
• Zones dedicated to Knowledge, Specification, and Experimentation.
• Standouts from EcoLattice and designers experimenting with new textures and form.
Within their gallery, Aram explores material innovation:
• Beyond Foam, a showcase of recyclable foam alternatives by EcoLattice.
• Array, a modular, sustainable sofa system by Snøhetta for MDF Italia—designed for longevity, reuse, and adaptability.
A beautifully curated riverside venue where you can see designers crafting everything from ceramics to weaving. Includes demo spaces, studio visits, and opportunities to buy directly from makers. A blissful blend of craft, interiors, and place-making.
Experience Map: A Designer’s Day Out
1. Morning: Start at V&A for deep cultural and design context.
2. Midday: Wander through Design Districts—pop into showrooms in Brompton or Chelsea, then head east to Shoreditch.
3. Afternoon: Visit Material Matters for new materials and then catch Beacon and What Nelson Sees around the city.
4. Late afternoon: Dive into Aram’s gallery and nearby Oxo Tower Wharf to explore material stories and craftsmanship.
The London Design Festival 2025 is more than an event—it’s a multi-layered immersive journey for interior designers, stylists, and craft-minded creatives. Whether you’re sourcing materials, seeking trend direction, or just longing for inspirational moments, LDF offers a spectrum of experiences curated to shape the future of interiors
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