Design Masterclasses,Workshops & Design Discovery Tours

DESIGN MASTERCLASSES

PAYING HOMAGE TO HERITAGE: PERIOD DESIGN’S BRIGHT FUTURE
Hosted by The English Home
Tuesday 10 March, 10.30am – 11:30am
Collier Webb, Second Floor, South Dome
Informed by classical principles, with an emphasis on detail, impeccable materials and craftsmanship, acclaimed designer Edward Bulmer has worked on some of England’s most iconic historic houses including Kenwood, Althorp and Goodwood. At this special session, he joins Geoff Collier of Collier Webb and Shona Stopford Sackville of McKinney & Co. to discuss how period design and time-honoured techniques form the foundation of inspirational interior design today. Chaired by contributing editor Kerryn Harper-Cuss. 
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THE NATIONAL TRUST: CONSERVING THE FUTURE
Hosted by The World of Interiors
Wednesday 11 March, 4pm
Sanderson, First Floor, South Dome
The National Trust is the UK’s largest conservation charity, and has cared for places of beauty, history and nature for 125 years. Some of the extraordinary properties within its care once provided opportunities for the designers of the past to create their finest work; and those same places still provide inspiration for design today. To celebrate this milestone, interior designers Joanna Plant of Joanna Plant Interiors and Lucy Barlow of Barlow & Barlow, Carien Kremer, curator at the National Trust, Standen and Claire Vallis, creative director at Sanderson, talk to executive editor Sophia Salaman about the threads that link past and present and how cultural heritage is a vital force for the future.
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DESIGN WORKSHOPS WITH KLC

MY BUILDING PROJECT – THE PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED KITCHEN
Wednesday 11 March, 2.30pm
Turnstyle Designs, First Floor, Design Centre East
Often the most difficult parts of a home remodel, renovation and restoration is getting the kitchen right. This talk will introduce ideas on how you can prepare and manage your new kitchen project like a professional, and with some design-know-how.
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CONCEPT TO DELIVERY: PROJECTS WITH INTEGRITY, PROVENANCE AND CRAFTSMANSHIP
Thursday 12 March, 2.30pm
Davidson London, First Floor, South Dome
Jane Landino, creative head of studio at the award winning Taylor Howes Designs, will talk about how real-life design schemes are delivered from start to finish. Presenting two current project examples, Jane, who trained at KLC following a career as a trader in the City, will demonstrate the design process adopted within the studio and the importance of craftsmanship and design integrity.
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BALANCING COLOUR AND TEXTURE IN INTERIOR DESIGN
Friday 13 March, 2.30pm
Lewis & Wood, First Floor, Design Centre East
Join interior designer and experienced KLC tutor, Evey Dunbavin-Hands as she explains the importance of incorporating colour and texture into our homes in a balanced and rewarding way. Evey will be sharing expert advice and tips that she has used in her own interior design projects.
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DESIGN WORKSHOPS WITH BIID

DESIGN EVOLUTION: USING DESIGN TO TELL AND SELL A STORY
Thursday 12 March, 12pm
West One Bathrooms, Second Floor, Design Centre East.
Inspired by her designs for Sri Lankan boutique hotel Kalukanda House, Dee Gibson, BIID member and founder of design studio Velvet Orange, will explore the idea of using an emotional design approach for storytelling and scene setting in order to attract today’s trend led travellers.
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PERSONAL SHOPPING SERVICE

SHOOT THE SHOW – THE CREATIVE CAMPAIGN
Sunday 8 March, 12.30pm
Design Club, Third Floor, South Dome
Come for a glass of prosecco to discover London Design Week 2020’s dynamic creative campaign highlighting the very best and newest products to be seen at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. On this specially curated tour, in-house personal shopper Gabrielle Grubanovich is joined by creative director Arabella McNie, who masterminded the imagery behind the show. They will offer insights into the latest design directions while touring several showrooms to see this season’s key products in real life and hear the stories behind them.
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KITCHENS, BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS TOUR
Wednesday 11 March, 12.30pm
Design Club, Third Floor, South Dome
Get the inside track on the three most important rooms in the house, courtesy of this one-hour tour by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s personal shopper Gabrielle Grubanovich. She will give an overview of the breadth of what’s on offer, from best bed buys to bespoke bathroom cabinetry, before visiting three showrooms: Savoir Beds, Christopher Peacock and Victoria + Albert Baths. Come away feeling more confident about sourcing the right products and finding your personal style.
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THE FIVE CORE PRINCIPLES OF DECORATIVE LIGHTING
Thursday 12 March, 12.30pm
David Hunt Lighting, Third Floor, Centre Dome
Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s personal shopper, Gabrielle Grubanovich in a Q&A session with Nick Boatwright, brand manager and Hollie Moreland, creative director at David Hunt Lighting as they answer the most frequently asked questions about lighting. Discover the simple, unwavering core principles of decorative lighting and find out the five most important issues, from where to position lighting in a scheme to how to brief an electrician.
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PLANET INTERIORS: MAKING INFORMED CHOICES
Friday 13 March, 12:30pm
Tim Page Carpets, Ground Floor, Centre Dome
Join Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s personal shopper Gabrielle Grubanovich for an informal discussion on sustainability in design and how new thinking is helping to reduce negative impacts on the environment. Interior designer Staffan Tollgård, Peter Page of Tim Page Carpets and Rodell Markham of Altfield discuss eco-sensibility in their sectors, the importance of making informed choices and what we can all do to make a difference, now and in the future.
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DESIGNER SOURCING SERVICE

A DISCOVERY TOUR FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
Sunday 8 March, 4pm; Monday 9 March, 12.30pm
Design Club, Third Floor, South Dome
Aimed at professional interior designers, this tour by Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour’s personal shopper Gabrielle Grubanovich aims to reinvigorate your contacts book and discover new suppliers. Visit three showrooms (with a different roster on each tour), and learn about their work and business practices, from custom options to setting up trade accounts.
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DESIGN DISCOVERY TOURS

11am and 2pm, Daily
During this expert edit of London Design Week 2020’s highlights, visit several showrooms to delve deeper into the stories behind the latest designs. Every complimentary tour is accompanied by a glass of fizz.
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