Talk Space
Design Central North West 2025
Big ideas, bold chat and practical insights
to spark your next project.
Get ready for Talk Space – the place where ideas, creativity, and inspiration collide at Design Central North West 2025! Across two action-packed days, you’ll hear from trailblazing designers, business leaders, and creative thinkers who are shaping the future of interiors. Expect bold discussions, practical insights, and plenty of fresh ideas to take straight back to your projects.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired at Talk Space!
Tuesday
23rd September 2025
10.45am
Little Greene Eco-friendly Paint, Wales and the National Trust!
Join Little Greene’s Founder and Managing Director, David Mottershead, for an introduction to their high-quality, eco-friendly paints and wallpaper, manufactured in the UK.
Discover the Little Greene palette and learn how they make paint in their own factory in the foothills of Mount Snowdon in North Wales.
David will present Little Greene’s latest collections, including those created in partnership with the National Trust.
David Mottershead, Founder,
Little Greene Paint and Paper
Meet the panel:
Simon Mayhew from Txtured Design Consultancy,
Insta https://www.instagram.com/_txtured_/
Simon is the founder and creative director of TXTURED, a luxury interior design studio based in Manchester and London. With a discerning eye for detail and a passion for characterful, modern interiors, specialising in high-end residential and boutique commercial projects, his work is defined by a rich, textured aesthetic that effortlessly blends contemporary elegance with organic warmth.
Simon Mayhew, Creative Director. Txtured Design Consultancy
James Roberts from James Roberts Interiors
Insta https://www.instagram.com/jamesrobertsinteriors/
A qualified engineer and formal training at both Sandhurst and the Royal College of Art, James brings a rare balance of technical precision, strategic insight and creative vision to his work.
Over a 25-year career, he has worked across product design, packaging, furniture, and interiors—shaping everything from mass-market innovations and sportswear at NIKE to bespoke commissions and community projects such as Chester’s Supertrees.
Today, James focuses on place-making, with a portfolio that spans alpine chalets, private residences in Mallorca, country estates, Michelin-starred restaurants, and refined office environments. His belief-led, craft-driven approach continues to attract like-minded clients and collaborators who share his commitment to sustainable outcomes with lasting impact.
1.30pm TBC
From Solopreneur to CEO: How to Scale your Business with Systems and Soul
If you're brilliant at creating beautiful spaces but drowning in admin, client management, and working all hours, it's time to scale!
Join interior design business mentor Kate Hatherell as she reveals how interior designers can scale beyond themselves without losing their creativity, or that personal touch.
You'll discover:
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Why you're stuck doing everything yourself (and how to break free)
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Simple systems that free up time for actual design work
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How to delegate without losing quality
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The secret to growing whilst keeping your creative soul intact
Having started as a freelance interior designer, Kate went on to grow her own training and mentoring business to 16 team members, and she now helps hundreds of interior designers to build sustainable, scalable businesses - she's seen every challenge you're facing and knows exactly how to solve them.
Wednesday
24th September 2025
10.45am
Little Greene Eco-friendly Paint, Wales and the National Trust!
Join Little Greene’s Founder and Managing Director, David Mottershead, for an introduction to their high-quality, eco-friendly paints and wallpaper, manufactured in the UK. Discover the Little Greene palette and learn how they make paint in their own factory in the foothills of Mount Snowdon in North Wales. David will present Little Greene’s latest collections, including those created in partnership with the National Trust.
David Mottershead, Founder,
Little Greene Paint and Paper
11.30am - BIID Panel Talk
What makes an interior truly timeless?
Panel:
Anna Bennett (Chair), BIID Regional Ambassador North West
James Roberts, Founder and Designer, James Roberts Interiors
Melinda Kiss, Interior Designer, Keyhole Interiors
Iliada Rossi, Interior Designer, Rossi Studios
Unpack the catchphrase “timeless interior” in conversation with the BIID. Exploring both residential and commercial interiors, this panel will pick apart the aspects that make an interior truly timeless. From sustainable, long-lasting products to navigating trends, you will leave inspired.
Anna Bennett, Grove Design, BIID Regional Ambassador
Anna Bennett started her journey in interior design 8 years ago. Anna established her own practice before taking over as Design Director of Grove Design London in 2018.
Her practice has grown over time; she works with homeowners to create authentic homes and with brands in the commercial and hospitality sectors. Anna works throughout the UK and further afield. Her approach to design puts the client or the brand at the heart of the project. Using her accreditation in advanced colour and design psychology principles, she creates spaces that support the well-being of the client and, through careful consideration of sustainability, the well-being of the environment. Anna is a member of the BIID CPD Committee and has recently become a BIID Ambassador for the North and North West.
Anna Bennett, Grove Design, BIID Regional Ambassador
James Roberts from James Roberts Interiors
Insta https://www.instagram.com/jamesrobertsinteriors/
A qualified engineer and formal training at both Sandhurst and the Royal College of Art, James brings a rare balance of technical precision, strategic insight and creative vision to his work.
Over a 25-year career, he has worked across product design, packaging, furniture, and interiors—shaping everything from mass-market innovations and sportswear at NIKE to bespoke commissions and community projects such as Chester’s Supertrees.
Today, James focuses on place-making, with a portfolio that spans alpine chalets, private residences in Mallorca, country estates, Michelin-starred restaurants, and refined office environments. His belief-led, craft-driven approach continues to attract like-minded clients and collaborators who share his commitment to sustainable outcomes with lasting impact.
Iliada Rossi, Interior Designer, Rossi Studio
Iliada Rossi is the Founder and Design Director of Rossi Studio, an interior architecture and design practice known for delivering refined, considered spaces across the residential, hospitality, and commercial sectors.
Born in Brasília and inspired by the city’s iconic modernist architecture, Iliada brings a strong architectural sensibility to every project. Her ability to translate a client’s vision into elegant, timeless interiors is matched by her attention to detail and creative direction.
Melinda Kiss, Keyhole Interiors
Melinda Kiss is the Creative Director and founder of Keyhole Interiors, a multi-award-winning interior design studio based in Lancashire. Founded in 2017, the studio has delivered projects across the UK in both residential and hospitality sectors. With over a decade of industry experience, Melinda is recognised for her architectural approach to design, balancing functionality with timeless elegance to create bespoke, detail-oriented interiors.
12.45pm
Sustainable Design Practices: Pragmatism & Profit
More clients than ever are asking about sustainable design, but many interior designers feel overwhelmed by where to start or worried about the costs involved.
Join interior design business mentor Kate Hatherell as she cuts through the greenwashing and reveals the practical ways to integrate sustainable practices into your design business.
You'll discover:
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Why sustainable design is becoming essential to the planet's health
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How to spot genuine eco-friendly options vs greenwashing
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Practical ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your business
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The business benefits of positioning yourself as a sustainable designer
Kate will share insights from her community of UK based interior designers, of how they implement green practices into their own projects and businesses.
