Tag: LDW17
Right Here, Right Now with Stuart Pannell
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is "packed full of interesting suppliers and manufacturers – and every time I come here, there's something new to see," says Yotel's vice president of design.
Right Here, Right Now with Tom Bartlett
"We use the Design Centre consistently across the year," says the founder of the architecture and design studio.
Thereby Hangs A Tale
Visitors can get deeper connection to the latest collections at the Design in Progress Gallery which tells the design and manufacturing stories behind the season’s most engaging products. Trace the design journey from start to finish via original material such as moodboards and sketches through to the finished work. Highlights include the ‘Coppélia’ pendant by Moooi (available from Chaplins). Original …
Right Here, Right Now with Mariella Tandy
"Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is a space we recommend a lot to Tatler readers," says the magazine's executive fashion and retail editor.
Right Here, Right Now with Christopher Boyle
"It's all the 'top end of the tree' stuff, all in one place," is how The Georgian Group's chairman describes the showrooms at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
Make Your Mark
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is an anthology of stories about designing and making. For many design professionals, that journey of discovery – finding out about an unusual method of manufacture – is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. They pass those stories on to their clients, imbuing the finished project with more emotional charge. In the Sushi …
Art, Interiors & Science
The showrooms at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour were asked to nominate artworks which explore a ‘Science of Design’ theme. From minerals to mediums, lineament to landscapes, visitors have been able to enjoy this specially commissioned exhibition of paintings, drawings and objets d’art, which demonstrates the rich and diverse possibilities of design’s DNA. They included landscape paintings by Sir Kyffin Williams …
Right Here, Right Now with Chesca Torlot
How London distillery Sipsmith brought a taste for gin to "an incredible centre for design".
Turn up the Energy
Fromental is once again reinventing scenic wallcoverings with 'Bruyère', a hand-painted silk bursting with an exuberant design depicting the natural world with vivid intensity. It is based on the tapestries of mid-century French artist Jean Lurçat, which are characterised by highly stylised animals and plants, crackling with energy, on a distinctive yellow ground. Surreal and abundant, 'Bruyère' is a strong statement for a style-defining interior, and can …
From the Deep
A watery world of coral, undersea plants, pebbles and waterfalls is the inspiration for Harlequin's Anthozoa collection, which embraces all things aquatic. The palette comes from the natural world, from earthier mineral blues to vibrant coral, while the materials and techniques also help to support the theme: for example, 'Kelambu' (pictured, on sofa) is a watercolour-effect velvet that's as full of movement as a …
Classical Grandeur
Winner of The World of Interiors' Showstopper Award at London Design Week 2017, Zardi & Zardi's 'Venus & Adonis' wall hanging more than lives up to the description: it's a showstopper in the fullest sense. Available from Watts of Westminster, Zardi & Zardi is a highly specialist reproducer of tapestries, and much of its source material is world-class. The original Venus and …
Nomadic Tales
Africana is a huge trend this season, appearing in new collections from Cole & Son and Gaston & Daniela at Abbott & Boyd. Check out Robert Allen’s ‘Javanese’ fabric from its new Nomadic Color collection, which gives a nod to the intricate beauty of baskets woven by Zulu and Fulani tribes of the sub-Sahara. Robert Allen, Ground Floor, South Dome
Sweet Science
At London Design Week 2017, the science lab is given a sweet twist, thanks to the colourful addition of the original gourmet jelly bean©. Two cabinets filled with vials, beakers and vessels brimming with different Jelly Belly flavours are a playful take on in the show’s theme, the Science of Design. Design Lab, Ground Floor, Centre Dome (link to Design Centre …
Rock Stars
Rocks, minerals and semi-precious stones make for a distinctly elemental take on design: the palette is earthy, shot through with jewel tones such as lapis lazuli and amethyst. Explore the geological trend via products such as Tai Ping's 'Density' rug (pictured top), and Wired Custom Lighting's 'Machine' chandelier (pictured centre), whose rough-hewn crystals are a contemporary alternative to cut-glass drops. The Silk Gallery's …
Sushi in the Sky
Momentarily escape the cultural confines of London at the Sushi Terrace (Third Floor, South Dome). As well as offering delicious sushi boxes and other refreshments, this verdant, sunlit spot is also a showcase for key design trends on an anthropological theme, thanks to its parasols, chairs and cushions, which all use recently launched fabric designs from the showrooms. The bold, eclectic mix is truly global …
Cultural Developments
Ethnic prints, basketwork, tribal sketches and intricate beading mix ancient techniques and avant-garde ideas. ‘Raku’ ceramic, Birgit Israel. Fabrics in vitrine: ‘Kasbah’, de Le Cuona. ‘Basket’ pendant ceiling light (CC016HT25), Nicholas Haslam Ltd. ‘Black Ceramic’ table lamp with black shade, Birgit Israel. ‘Vic’ table (11K70), Flexform. ‘Milena' chair, upholstered in 'Jazz' fabric (FFCMIL70ST), Le Manach at Pierre Frey. Wool pom-pom samples, …
Serge of Appreciation
This carved plaster wall sconce from Nicholas Haslam Ltd pays homage to 1930s artist Serge Roche, whose baroque-inspired ornamentation sat in contrast to the functional modernism of the day. Nicholas Haslam Ltd's Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen’s also share their impeccable taste in a new book, ‘Signature Spaces’, which profiles their individual approach to interiors. Nicholas Haslam Ltd, Second Floor, South Dome
Right Here, Right Now with Kyle Bunting
“A great place to be, and a wonderful event” – the decorative hide specialist pays a visit to Edelman Leather during London Design Week 2017.
Right Here, Right Now with Guy Oliver
The interior designer says that Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is "a great place to come if you want to get everything in one go.”
Right Here, Right Now with Henriette von Stockhausen
"To have one place where you can get everything you need, in every style, is incredibly helpful. And the showrooms are always so welcoming," says the interior designer.
Strong Outlines
Geometrics reinvent themselves, again: this time, crisp black outlines and clean sculptural silhouettes are the shape of things to come. ‘Fold’ dining table (MR4537), Darryl Carter Collection for Milling Road at Baker. ‘Aztec’ candelabra, Francesco Della Femina at Passerini. ‘Rex’ chair (50002-52), Donghia at Rubelli/Donghia. ‘Diamond’ table lamp and shade, Best & Lloyd at Fromental. ‘Coppelia’ pendant, Moooi at Chaplins. ‘Cecily’ dining …
The Roast with the Most
Enjoy a free caffeine fix from Caravan Coffee Roasters, a specialty coffee roastery whose aim is to source the best quality green coffee in the most sustainable and environmental way. Third Floor, Centre Dome
Right Here, Right Now with Bunny Turner
"It's amazing having this facility in London. So many different suppliers under one roof, and representing a real range of products," says the interior designer.
Tiger Tales
Meet Salazar, the Siberian tiger that's prowling Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour during London Design Week 2017. The installation, the work of floral alchemist Larry Walshe, is a one-off sculpture, painted and flocked by hand and surrounded by lush planting. Not only does this magnificent lifelike creature bring into focus the week's overall theme, the Science of Design, but it also pinpoints two key interiors trends …
Right Here, Right Now with Echo MacKenzie
Edelman Leather's vice president of marketing describes Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour as "a constellation of brands – and within that, there's so much creativity and so much energy. We want to be a part of that."
Right Here, Right Now with Louise Christie
"It always helps to see things in the flesh": Box66's associate director explains why there's no better way to visualise a project than a visit to the showrooms.
Wallpaper* Approved
Blessed with a sense of easy elegance and movement thanks to its woven cane arms and tapered walnut legs, Porada's 'Liala Straw' armchair provides a graceful focal point in a room. It caught the eye of Wallpaper* interiors director Amy Heffernan, who gave it Wallpaper* Approved endorsement, along with a handful of other products at London Design Week 2017. Look out for the Wallpaper* Approved signs that …
Right Here, Right Now with Emma Burns
"I use the Design Centre frequently and find it an incredibly useful resource," says Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler's design director. "Here, your look is all together: rain or shine, you're fine."
Molecular Gastronomy
The Tatler Restaurant's chic space in the North Dome picks up on London Design Week's Science of Design theme, from the seven feet tall terrarium planting to the materials palette, inspired by a traditional chemistry lab, with dark wood and burnished metals. The layout is centred around a sociable curvy bar, where diners can enjoy a brasserie menu that includes tuna …
Spoil your Senses
Jo Malone London has taken up residence in the Centre Dome. Spoil yourself with a complimentary Hand & Arm Massage and discover your bespoke scent through Fragrance Combining TM. Thursday & Friday only. Second Floor, Centre Dome
