In The News
January 22, 2026
The Thursday Show: Design Week Dispatches from Paris and London
Host Dennis Scully and BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen discuss the biggest news in the design world, including the latest on tariffs, highlights from design events in Paris and London, and why a robot might be making your next sofa. Later, Lauren Hudson, Claire German and Charlotte Roberts join the show to talk about Design Destination London.
January 21, 2026
Hello from London!
This week, I am reporting live from Design Destination London, the annual event that brings designers to England’s capital for an immersion into British and global design, with talks, demos, and excursions hosted by showrooms at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and The Pimlico Road. This is the third year of DDL, and VERANDA’s second time participating as the media sponsor for the event—and it has been incredibly informative and inspiring.
January 7, 2026
Design Weekly
I’ve got a globe-trotting month ahead […] to the U.K. for Design Destination London; followed by CNext in Mexico. Looking forward to seeing many of you along the way!
Kaitlin Petersen
Editor in Chief
November 19, 2025
Four not-to-miss events for designers
On the heels of the Paris market, this three-day London affair (January 18–21) showcases the best design in The Pimlico Road district and at Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Rachael and I will be there—please say hello if you’re attending as well!
November 7, 2025
Veranda Style Diary
Hi, friends! We are fresh off High Point market and are starting to lay plans for Deco Off (the famed textiles show in Paris in January) and Design Destination London…
September 24, 2025
The British design invasion is here
…The success of Design Destination London, which held its second iteration in January, is a testament to the phenomenon. The event invites American designers and architects to explore the city’s brands and makers—and attendance keeps climbing, according to Lauren Hudson, president and CEO of The Wells Companies.
June 11, 2025
Trade Secrets Newsletter
…Last year I was invited to go to Design Destination London with some fun colleagues. It exceeded my expectations. They packed a lot of field trips and other experiences into a short amount of days, which was great because it didn’t require me to take too many days away from my client design work. I came home so inspired.
May 12, 2025
A field guide to Pimlico — London’s high-end interiors quarter
“Three hundred American interior designers came over in January — they were just going nuts!” Irwin says. The event in question was Design Destination London, organised by Lauren Hudson, chief executive of a Houston-based decor company…
February 25, 2025
Market Recap: Design Destination London
This week, I’m sharing a recap of one of the most special design events I’ve been a part of in a while: Design Destination London. Founded by Lauren Hudson, president and CEO of the Wells Companies, and brought to life in partnership with London’s Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and Grosvenor Estate’s Pimilico Road district, Design Destination London is a two-day immersion into the rich world of English design.
February 12, 2025
Cementing Transatlantic Ties with a Visit from 200+ US Designers
The tailored trip included talks with top designers, drop-in sessions to participating showrooms and a fabulous private supper – all highlighting a desire among US designers to engage, be inspired by and seek deeper connections with the UK design industry….
January 23, 2025
The Thursday Show
…editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen recaps Paris Déco Off and Design Destination London.