John Conroy, Sales Director at Limelight Beds, talks about a solid start to the year, emerging trends and why its Kenji Drawer bed is a must-see during the Spring Show.
Barwell-based bed supplier Limelight Beds is eager to showcase its popular Kenji Drawer bed once more after such a positive response during its official unveiling back at the January Furniture Show 2025. The product, along with other new launches, will be centre stage at the Spring Furniture & Bed Show, which takes place from 20 – 21 May 2025 at the Telford International Centre.
“We showed the Kenji Drawer bed at the January Furniture Show and the response was incredible,” John said. “All I will say is that the drawer must be seen to be believed. I’d say it’s one of the most spacious drawers in any bed currently on the market.
“We will also be showing our new ranges, alongside our best-selling products and ranges that we have updated. In the new category, we have the Gemini range in jumbo cord fabric, Ursa Drawer bed in velvet, Juno Oak bed (which also comes in an Ottoman version), and Bellatrix, our new day bed with storage.
“We will have our Polaris Storage bed and Luna Pillow bed that have been phenomenal for us, as well as our Remi Sofa bed in the new Cord fabric and the fantastic sherpa fabric that we launched last year.”
On the topic of cord, John explained that this fabric is making a comeback, both in jumbo cord and a finer cord, while also revealing other key movements. “We are also seeing an upturn in value added products – the consumer wants more than a piece of furniture. Sustainability is key too. We get asked about this more than anything else these days.
“Products need to have storage. In sofas, for example, I have seen a lot of people wanting more than a place to sit, you need to charge your phone on it, recline on it, need speakers in for a surround sound experience. Houses are getting smaller, and customers want more technology and more storage in furniture than ever before.”
After what has been a “solid start” to the year, John recognises a tough market but remains committed to providing quality products with continued innovation. “While I feel 2025 will be a tough year, I can see Far East suppliers targeting UK and Europe due to USA tariffs, which could be good for consumers in the long term.
“Due to the success of our Kenji Drawer bed, we are looking at incorporating that as our standard drawer size moving forward. We want to get to a point where all our frames come with an exceptional storage offering that works for each customer. We would like to add more FSC Certified ranges (FSC Licence number C203924), and more sustainable fabric options to go with our recycled velvet.
“Make sure you come and see us during the Spring Show and see for yourself just why the Kenji Drawer bed is proving so popular. We look forward to welcoming you on our stand.”
