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The Art of Slow Decorating: Why Thoughtful Interiors Matter More Than Ever
Discover why slow decorating is the interior design trend taking over in 2025. At Trifle, we create intentional, sustainable interiors for homes, workspaces and hospitality—designed to last, connect and tell a story.*
Why Storytelling Matters in Design More Than Ever
In a world where consumer trust, authenticity and emotional connection are increasingly valued, storytelling has emerged as one of the most powerful tools in a designer’s kit. At our recent panel, we explored how narrative is being used to shape interiors, products and brands—from concept to execution, from archive to innovation.
Trifle Presents: Layered in Colour
An expert panel session explores how the use of colour has evolved within commercial interior spaces.
Featuring: Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director - DuluxJustine Fox - Colour consultant at Studio FoxAmechi Mandi - product and furniture designer and Nadia Themistocleous - Interiors Lead at Trifle*. Conversation Led by Emma Morley Founder at Trifle*
The Future of Work in 2025: It’s Flexible, Techy, and All About You
We’ve learned a lot from the past few years, and in 2025, the way we work will feel more connected, more creative, and, dare we say, even more fun. There’s flexibility, tech that actually works for you, and a focus on making life easier, healthier, and more productive. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming your way:
Key interior design trends likely to shape the workplace in 2025
The workplace environment has evolved significantly in recent years, and as we head into 2025, interior design trends will reflect a blend of technological advancements, wellness-focused elements, and flexibility to accommodate hybrid work models. Here are some key interior design trends likely to shape the workplace in 2025.
Designing a virtually inclusive office
With flexible working firmly establish in company culture, designing virtually inclusive spaces in offices is essential for creating a work environment where all employees, whether they are in the office or working remotely, can collaborate effectively and feel equally included. Here are some key considerations and strategies worth considering if you want your office to be more virtually inclusive…
Our Guide to tiles for your interior project
Earliest use of tiles can be found in Ancient Egypt, where hand painted ceramic tiles decorated the walls and doorways of tombs. Fast forward centuries later, you can find tiles decorating almost every home or commercial space you walk into.
The selection of tiles available to us today is endless. They vary in materiality, application, use and price tag! Through the years you’ve probably noticed some becoming more popular. Like the one’s all your friends remodelled their bathrooms in, back in 2021!
Sustainable Surfaces in Office Interior Design
Creating sustainable office interiors is an essential consideration for businesses looking to reduce their environmental footprint and create a healthier workspaces. However, it’s a tricky business to make the ‘right’ choices because there are so many factors that make up what sustainability means. When we choose finishes and surfaces in our schemes, we try to make the best decisions we can, weighing up a lot of factors from how the products are manufactured, transported, who’s made them, what certificates etc. When it comes to sustainable surfaces for office interiors, however, you can focus on the following materials and strategies as a good place to start…
Why Office Wellbeing & Inclusivity is Critical to a Successful Workplace
How workspaces can support people whose daily lives vary from the ‘regular’.
Top tips meeting room names
Naming meeting rooms in an office can be a creative and practical way to make your workplace more engaging and efficient. However, getting that balance of making it representative of company culture, being fun and memorable is a pretty tough challenge so it’s no wonder quite a few companies end up just numbering their meeting rooms and hoping for the best. As part of our projects, we’re often asked to help get involved in the task so here’s our tips for naming meeting rooms effectively…
Top Christmas gifts for the stationery lover in 2023
If there’s one thing the trifle* team agree on in life it’s that lovely stationary is one of the simplest ways of bringing some joy and satisfaction into the everyday. We are stationary lovers and proud of it. We know we’re not the only ones out there so it’s a obvious choice for Christmas gifting. Here are our top picks for Christmas Stationary gifts ‘23…
Designing a great Office Reception
Designing a great office reception area is crucial because it's often the first impression visitors, clients, and employees have of your company. A well-designed reception area creates a welcoming and professional atmosphere, even if you’ve decided not to have a formal reception desk. However you’d like to receive guests and welcome your employees, here are some steps to help you design a great office reception…
Our advice on the best Office Chairs
Getting the right chair for an office space can feel a little overwhelming as there’s so much choice and different options available. When we design office spaces, we have to think about different types of office chairs to suit different needs around the space which will be dictated by use and of course, the budget.
How Can Office Design Support Productivity?
Read about the key factors that should be taken into account when setting up a supportive and efficient working environment from the basic build, spatial layout, ergonomics to wellbeing.
DeadGood featured in OnOffice Magazine
We are so proud that our project for DeadGood was featured in the printed version of OnOffice Magazine, issue 164! A full 5 pages was dedicated to our retail showroom redesign.
How should logos and colour palettes be used in an office space?
By creating an environment that reflects these elements, you can strengthen brand identity, engage employees, leave a positive impression on clients, and differentiate yourself in the marketplace. But does that mean the interior palette should consist of the exact brand pantones and should the brand logo be the biggest and brightest thing you see on your way in?
Music In The Workplace
How clients are utilising music in commercial areas when people have adapted to this way of working from home.
What is Hybrid Working and how can we make it work?
Hybrid work is a flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers. It offers employees the autonomy to choose to work wherever and however they are most productive. Hybrid work rose to popularity through the pandemic when employees and employers acknowledged that much of their work could be carried out at home or remotely.
How to design an agile workspace
An Agile Workplace is flexible both in terms of the physical workspace as well as in practice; an agile working strategy better accommodates employees by replacing traditional office rules with general guidelines, within the setting of a dynamic workspace…