Description

David Beddy is the Director of FMS Interior Services, a furniture source, supply, installation, and design service, championing sustainable solutions with over 30 years' experience, delivering large scale contracts to universities, businesses, and local government bodies, throughout the UK.

David has developed an approach that focuses on sustainability, long-term client relationships, and evolving market trends. This strategic and value-driven approach transforms furniture selection, design, and lifecycle management, helping organisations operate effectively and more sustainably.

I've worked with David and FMS Interiors as a design specialist for over 12 years supporting their sales team and helping to promote good design and responsible and sustainable specification of furniture to support business goals and user health, happiness, and productivity.

I recorded this episode in August 2026

In this episode, we discover the importance of developing a dialogue about what to do with existing furniture.  How a systematic approach can help multi site organisations.  The importance of buying the right choice of furniture at the start of a project.  How working closely with designers can fast track a project.

And why, if you want to get somewhere fast, you should go slowly, but not too slowly.

Key topics

• Sustainable furniture management and refurbishment
• The evolution of the furniture industry over 35 years
• Building long-term client relationships and trust
• The role of design and interior architects in furniture selection
• Adapting to market trends and sustainability demands
• The importance of repair, reuse, and lifecycle management of furniture
• The impact of client education and engagement on procurement
• Future trends: smaller organizations, sustainability, and digital engagement

Links
David on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-beddy-b798591/

FMS Interiors
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fms-interior-services-ltd/posts/?feedView=all
https://fmsinteriors.com/

Dave Clarke from @iamthehow (http://www.iamthehow.com) for production support and invaluable advice in the setting up of this Podcast.

Kay Hanson (https://www.instagram.com/kay_v_hanson/) for her planning support and co-hosting for these and our educational podcasts for the University of Plymouth

Mark Frith (https://www.markfrith.uk/) for composing the music and all your support and advice along the way.

I'd love like to hear feedback on the podcast.  Leave a comment or get in touch via the website or Instagram.

Website
http://www.multistorythinking.com/contact

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/forster_jonathan/

Thanks for listening.  Bye for now.