This month in our Meet the Team series, we’re introducing Mel Wetheridge, our UK Sales Manager. With over 25 years of experience in specification sales, Mel joined Newmor in May 2024, bringing a wealth of knowledge from the commercial interiors world. She leads our UK field sales team and loves the variety her role brings every day. We sat down with Mel to chat about her role, and her life outside of Newmor. Let’s get to know Mel a little bit better!
For 2025 Newmor has highlighted five distinct trends for the commercial interiors industry. These trends share common threads of timeless design, personalisation, and a deep sense of place, offering designers fresh approaches to craft, and inviting and memorable commercial environments.
New Wallcovering Designs for November 2024 – Panthera, Java, Shagreen & Folia
Our November launch is inspired by the Sugar and Spice trend, which draws on rich global cultures. This trend promotes a grounding aesthetic and exudes warmth and creativity. With influences ranging from Moroccan souks to Balinese jungles, this collection ignites intrigue and optimism infused with a touch of exotica. A celebration of animal print, tropical foliage and rustic textures, the designs combine natural elements with metallic accents to create an elevated tactile effect. Vibrant, fiery tones like oxblood, gold and amber, balanced with the deep classic hues of bitter chocolate and umber create a multi-faceted, elegantly opulent collection.
Designed by Marcel Wanders, Kimpton BEM Budapest honours Hungarian folklore while celebrating the city’s modern vitality, featuring elegantly appointed guest rooms, three innovative gastronomic concepts, alongside bespoke experiences.
In this latest edition of our Meet The Team series, we’re excited to introduce two key members of our Digital Studio in Welshpool—Andy Sinclair and Mike Pedrini. Andy has been a cornerstone of Newmor for an incredible 48 years, working his way through various roles and making an indelible mark on the company. On the other hand, Mike is relatively new to the team, having joined in 2021, and is learning the ropes of digital printing under Andy’s mentorship. At Newmor, we value the exchange of knowledge across generations, and Andy and Mike’s dynamic highlights just that. We spoke with them both to hear about their roles, their life outside of Newmor, and how they are collaborating to ensure the…