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Milliken has a rich history of delivering innovative flooring solutions from its award-winning global design studios, research center, and manufacturing facilities. Driven by a desire to bring meaningful experiences to interior environments, Milliken delivers unexpected and purposeful flooring solutions that add value to people’s lives, improve health and safety, and make this world sustainable. Visit us online at www.millikencarpet.com

Last week, we turned back the clock at Clerkenwell Design Week with Rewind ‘86 — celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturin...
29/05/2026

Last week, we turned back the clock at Clerkenwell Design Week with Rewind ‘86 — celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing.

From bold 80s patterns and nostalgic design references to music, memorabilia and a few iconic outfits, the showroom became a space to reflect on where we started — and how far we’ve come.

More importantly, it was a chance to thank the people who have been part of that journey. It was great to welcome so many customers, partners and friends to celebrate with us.

Four decades of manufacturing in the UK is something we’re incredibly proud of — and it continues to shape how we design, make and innovate today.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable few days.

Think you can spot the difference? We challenged our Clerkenwell Design Week visitors to look twice at our reuse carpet ...
28/05/2026

Think you can spot the difference?

We challenged our Clerkenwell Design Week visitors to look twice at our reuse carpet tile display in collaboration with Welltek, ORAK and ReCarpet.

Reused carpet tiles can sit seamlessly alongside new – without disrupting design, quality or performance.

Through Milliken’s N/XT Life programme, we support extending product life and reducing the need for new materials, helping projects move towards their environmental goals.

Look closely.

Can you tell the difference?

Pattern Play - Design Guild MarkA proud moment for Milliken.At a ceremony held on 19 May 2026, this year’s recipients of...
27/05/2026

Pattern Play - Design Guild Mark

A proud moment for Milliken.

At a ceremony held on 19 May 2026, this year’s recipients of the prestigious Design Guild Awards were announced, with Milliken proud to be among them. Andrew Tanner, Head of Design at Habitat, presented the award to Milliken designer Helen Lloyd for Milliken’s carpet tile collection, Pattern Play.

Pattern Play was further recognised with the Jonathan Hindle Prize for Interior Design Elements, presented by Jonathan Hindle himself.

Alex Crofts, Chairman at the Design Guild Mark said: “The panel of experts thought that this was an extremely refreshing and well developed collection which took the traditional carpet tile forward from an evolutionary aspect with real potential to be introduced to far wider markets.”

Originally launched at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025, this vibrant floor tile collection – designed by Helen Lloyd, in collaboration with the Milliken UK design team in Wigan – celebrates the spirit of the New London Fabulous Movement, championing joy, diversity, and creativity.

Helen Lloyd, Senior Creative Designer at Milliken Floors commented: "I am extremely proud to have received a Design Guild Mark Award for the Pattern Play Collection. It was a genuinely rewarding collection to develop, and this recognition means a great deal to everyone at Milliken. Bringing the collection to market was a real team effort, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the creativity, expertise and support of the wider team who helped make it such a success. Being both designed and manufactured in Great Britain makes the award even more meaningful, reflecting our ongoing commitment to delivering high‑quality products for our customers. We are also honoured to be recognised alongside the outstanding standards represented by the Design Guild Mark, which celebrates the very best in British design.”

Following its debut last year, Pattern Play was also awarded a 2025 CDW Product Award. To now see the collection recognised by the Design Guild Mark further reinforces its impact and design excellence.

Bringing together pattern, colour and texture, Pattern Play showcases what Milliken does best - combining creative ambition with advanced manufacturing to deliver distinctive, design-led flooring solutions.

Visit the collection: https://www.milliken.com/en-gb/businesses/floor-covering

22/05/2026

CDW26 — it’s a wrap!

Three packed days in the Milliken showroom, filled with great conversations, hands‑on making, and plenty of inspiration around reuse, wellbeing and responsible design.

From coffee, croissants and carpets, to a programme of standout sessions and creative moments throughout the week:

- Mary Portas OBE in conversation with Katie Treggiden; Reuse Reframed

- Get Ahead, Stay Ahead with Ren DeCherney, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

- Creative Mending & Repair + Appliqué Tote Bags with Isabel Fletcher

- Designing for Neuroinclusive Workspaces | RIBA Accredited CPD + creative workshop

- Lino Printing with Print School

- ‘Stitch It, Wear It’ Embroidery Workshop with Sip & Sew

- The Journey to WELL Platinum | RIBA accredited CPD Showroom Tour (International WELL Building Institute - IWBI)

A buzzing reuse carpet zone in collaboration with Welltek, ORAK and ReCarpet, showroom tours with Material Bank® Europe and a brilliant midweek celebration, Rewind ’86 — marking 40 years of UK manufacturing!

We also introduced two new collections that feel especially considered:

▪️ Quiet Statement — where texture leads, proving that sometimes the most powerful design says the least.

▪️ Open Studio — monochromatic, plush, and rich in subtle detail.

Thank you to everyone who dropped by, joined a session, and helped make the week what it was.

21/05/2026

We’ve launched a wave of stand-out new collections recently—but this week at Clerkenwell Design Week , we introduced two that feel especially considered.

Quiet Statement – a collection where texture leads, proving that sometimes the most powerful design says the least.

Open Studio – monochromatic, plush, and rich in subtle detail.

Two distinct expressions, united by one belief: every floor tells a different story.

It’s been great to see so many friendly faces dropping in to experience them first-hand—did you manage to pop by?

20/05/2026

Day two CDW26 – Rewind ’86!

Today’s programme in the showroom brought two standout sessions:

▪️ Designing for Neuroinclusive Workspaces – RIBA Accredited CPD and Creative Workshop

▪️ Lino Printing Workshop with Lavender Print School

Alongside plenty of activity in our reuse carpet zone and more showroom tours with Material Bank® Europe.

…and tonight we’re rewinding the clock to celebrate 40 years of UK manufacturing with Rewind ’86.

We go again tomorrow!

19/05/2026

Day one at CDW26!

Coffee. Croissants. Carpets.

The perfect start to a busy day in the Milliken showroom.

From hands-on making to thought-provoking conversation:

▪️ Creative Mending & Repair and Appliqué Tote Bag workshops with Studio Isabel Fletcher

▪️ Get Ahead, Stay Ahead with Ren DeCherney, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute

▪️ Mary Portas in conversation with Katie Treggiden — Reuse Reframed

The day unfolded with creativity, learning, and fresh perspectives on material health data, reuse and responsible design.

More to come tomorrow.

18/05/2026

Milliken at Clerkenwell Design Week - Day 3.

Thursday will end with a relaxed 'Stitch It, Wear it' Embroidery / Sip & Sew Workshop, where participants will learn with tutor Katy Horwood how to use embroidery to embellish and enhance clothing and other fabric items.

21 May | 15.30 - 17.00
Milliken Showroom, 5 Berry Street, Clerkenwell

Full details and booking link can be found here on the Milliken blog:
https://europeblog.milliken.com/clerkenwell-design-week-2026-event-guide

15/05/2026

Next up, as part of our programme of events at Clerkenwell Design Week, is our Journey to WELL Platinum - an accredited RIBA CPD Showroom Tour.

Step inside the Milliken showroom - the only International WELL Building Institute - IWBI Certified Platinum showroom in Clerkenwell - for an inspiring behind the scenes tour. Enjoy one hour of RIBA approved CPD as we share our real world journey to WELL certification, insights, challenges and all, hosted by one of our in-house WELL APs.

21 May | 11.00-12.00
Milliken Showroom, 5 Berry Street, Clerkenwell

Full details and booking link can be found here on the Milliken blog: https://europeblog.milliken.com/clerkenwell-design-week-2026-event-guide

15/05/2026

Milliken events at Clerkenwell Design Week

Carve it. Ink it. Print it!
A beginner-friendly lino print workshop - creating repeat patterns that echo the linework, texture and geometry running through our latest floor tile collections Open Studio and Quiet Statement.

20 May | 14.30-16.00
Milliken Showroom, 5 Berry Street, Clerkenwell

Find out more about this and all our CDW events here:
https://europeblog.milliken.com/clerkenwell-design-week-2026-event-guide

15/05/2026

Milliken at Clerkenwell Design Week

Day two starts with ‘Designing for Neuro-Inclusive Workspaces' (RIBA approved) CPD. A hands-on creative workshop led by the Milliken design team will follow. Learn how inclusive design thinking translates into real spaces.

20 May | 12.30-14.00
Milliken Showroom, 5 Berry Street, Clerkenwell

Join us on a learning journey as we explore Designing for NeuroInclusive Workspaces in our RIBA-approved CPD, then put theory into practice in a hands-on creative workshop led by the Milliken design team.

Learn, make, test ideas together - and see how inclusive design thinking translates into real spaces. Lunch included.

Full details of this, and all our CDW events here:
https://europeblog.milliken.com/clerkenwell-design-week-2026-event-guide

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