Industry Partnership of the British Institute of Interior Design
The BIID Ambassadors

A leading figure in the UK refinishing industry, Kate Holt is an experienced educator, specialist product supplier and pro upcycler. Kate includes professional interior designers amongst her clients. She continues to expand her business services offering upholstery services  and upcycling workshops.

Done Up North is an award-winning Leeds company, founded by expert furniture artist Nicky Cash. Nicky restores and reimagines vintage furniture that has seen better days, using unique, resurfacing techniques and Art Deco inspired patterns, creating furniture designs which exude individuality and luxury.

Professional upcycling studio Lollipop Interiors is based in South London, run by master artisan Tessa Doyle. Tess creates sought-after refinished furniture which often using her statement style, incorporating metallic leaf resulting in a look that exudes sophistication, appealing to clients across the globe. 

A business name that reflects its coastal origins and the irresistibility of professional upcycler Justine Blythe's work (sirens being mythological mermaids who represented beauty and temptation) mirrors perfectly how desirable the stunning luxury furniture created in this Dorset furniture refinishing studio truly is.

Sue Gifford is a Cork-based artist and upcycler who offers a highly individual surface design service. Whether clients are looking for hand-painting on vintage silk, fabulous murals on their walls or chinoiserie designs painted on vintage furniture, Sue's gifted artist's hand will make it happen .

Webb & Gray create stand-out pieces of furniture, combining individuality with a strong sense of identity. Professional refinisher Carrie Webb uses quality materials together with high levels of craftsmanship to unite her eclectic design style., resulting in unique, eco-positive items for interiors of integrity.