List of interior resources for reference purposes

http://www.designcouncil.org.uk/about-design/types-of-design/interior-design/resources/

Websites and blogs

Design Sponge www.designspongeonline.com

Inhabitat www.inhabitat.com

Moco Loco www.mocoloco.com

Apartment Therapy www.apartmentterapy.com

decor8 www.decor8blog.com

dezeen www.dezeen.com

Coolhunter www.thecoolhunter.net

Dwell www.dwell.com

designspotter www.designspotter.com

contemporist www.contemporist.com

Magazines

Interiors

World of Interiors www.worldofinteriors.co.uk

Wallpaper www.wallpaper.com

Domus www.domusweb.it

Icon www.iconeye.com

Blueprint www.blueprintmagazine.co.uk

Frame www.framemag.com

Design Week www.designweek.co.uk

Sleeper www.sleepermagazine.co.uk

idFX www.idfxmagazine.com

FX www.fxmagazine.co.uk

X2 www.x2magazine.co.uk

Homes

Grand Designs www.granddesignmagazine.com

Dwell www.dwell.com

House & Garden www.houseandgarden.co.uk

Homes & Gardens www.homesandgardens.com

Kitchens Bedrooms & Bathrooms www.kbbmagazine.com

Elle Decoration www.elledeco.com

Ideal Home www.idealhomemagazine.co.uk

Real Homes www.realhomesmagazine.co.uk

Living Etc www.livingetc.com

Dwell www.dwell.com

25 Beautiful Homes www.25beautifulhomes.com

BBC Homes & Antiques www.bbchomesandantiquescom

Recommended reading

A History of Interior Design, 3rd Edition
John Pile
Laurence King (2009)
ISBN 9781856695961

The Fundamentals of Interior Design
Simon Dodsworth
AVA Publishing (2009)
9782940373925

Interior Design: A Critical Introduction
Clive Edwards
Berg (2010)
ISBN 9781847883124  

Kelly Hoppen Style: The Golden Rules of Design
Kelly Hoppen
Jacqui Small (2009)
ISBN 9781906417253

Green Design
Marcus Fairs
Carlton Books (2008)
ISBN 9781847321275

Drawing for Interior Design
Drew Plunkett
Laurence King (2009)
ISBN 9781856696227

Nina Campbell's Decorating Notebook
Nina Campbell
CICO Books (2010)
ISBN 9781907030185

The Interior Design Directory
Elizabeth Wilhide (2009)
Quadrille
ISBN 9781844007097

The Sustainable Home
Cathy Strongman
Merrell (2008)
ISBN 9781858944302

Relevant associations and industry bodies

BIID

British Institute of Interior Design (includes the IDA)
Leading British promoter of the interior design and decoration professions
www.biid.org.uk

SBID

The Society of British Interior Design
New society representing the entire interior design sector
www.thesocietyofbritishinteriordesign.org

RIBA

The Royal Institute of British Architects
UK body representing the architecture profession
www.architecture.com

IIDA

International Interior Design Association
Global network of international interior designers
www.iida.org

ASID

American Society of Interior Designers
Leading US organisation aimed at interior designers
www.asid.org

IFI

International Federation of Interior Architects & Designers
Alliance representing international interior architects and designers
www.ifiworld.org

Exhibitions and events

January

Interiors Birmingham NEC Birmingham
Traditional and modern furniture and furnishings unveiled on a grand scale
www.interiorsbirmingham.com

March

KBB
NEC Birmingham
Leading companies showcase their latest kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms
www.kbb.co.uk

March/April

Ideal Home Show
Earls Court London
New look for the long-running home show that's a favourite with the public
www.idealhomeshow.co.uk

April

I Saloni Milano/Euroluce
Milan Fairgrounds
A mix of furniture types at the actual fairgrounds with more exciting work to be found at the satellite exhibitions
www.cosmit.it

May

Collect
Saatchi Gallery
Popular international art and craft fair, aimed at collectors and the public
www.craftscouncil.org.uk

Grand Designs Live
ExCel London
Consumer exhibition linked to the popular Channel 4 programme, with an emphasis on design and innovation
www.granddesignslive.com

June

CEDIA Expo
ExCel London
Home entertainment and lighting systems unveiled for specification in interior design projects
www.cedia.co.uk

September

100% Design
Earls Court London
Britain's answer to the Salone del Mobile. Contemporary design from home and abroad
www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Tent
Truman Brewery, London
Upstart products showcase to rival 100% Design with a mixture of established and new exhibitors
www.tentlondon.co.uk

Focus
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
Showrooms at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour, and in the surrounding area, show their latest collections
www.designcentrechelseaharbour.co.uk

Decorex
Royal Hospital Chelsea
New designs by top brands launched aimed at the professional interior design industry
www.decorex.com