Interior Decoration
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Bellhouse & Company It is rare to find a local business flourishing for over 30 years, but this interior design and home renovation firm has more than stood the test of time. Reasons for the company’s longevity include its flexibility, knowledgeable staff and fair approach to cost. With their own in-house upholsterers, carpet fitters, curtain makers, and specialist decorators, they are able do any job, minimal or massive. 33 Kensington Park Road, London W11 2EU 020 7221 0187 |
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Butcher Plasterworks One of the few remaining plasterworks in Britain, Butcher Plasterworks is a traditional business providing an impressive collection of mouldings and is an invaluable resource for anyone bringing a period property back to life. Started in 1948 to renovate buildings damaged during the Blitz, the business has helped meet demand for fibrous plaster to renovate columns, arches and moulded ceilings since then. Westbourne Yard, 103 Westbourne Park Villas, London W2 5ED www.butcherplasterworks.com |
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De Winter Ltd De Winter Ltd, a family firm dating back to 1925, is well known locally for its immense array of competitively priced fabrics, blinds and wall coverings. “We are never knowingly under-stocked and provide traditional and contemporary fabrics,” says Howard Berger MD of nearly 25 years. Its loyal staff will advise, measure and install. A number of local luminaries have bought home furnishings here. 223 Kensington Church Street, London W8 7LX 020 7229 4949 |
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Kelly Hoppen Kelly Hoppen is a welcome addition to the uber-cool area, having set up her showroom and design studio in Chepstow Road in spring 2009. Best known as the interior designer whose calm, elegant aesthetic has permeated design consciousness, Kelly was recognised with an MBE in 2009 for services to design. A range of Kelly’s products is available from her showroom to add style to any home. St Stephens Yard, 102a Chepstow Road, W2 5QW 020 7471 3350 www.kellyhoppenretail.com |
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Kensington Design Sonita Kember and her team at Kensington Design have been based in Stratford Road for over 20 years. As interior designers and project managers they assist clients with the renovation of their homes and properties both in London and abroad. The team pride themselves on bringing jobs in on time and on budget no matter how large or small the undertaking. 12 Stratford Road, London W8 6QD 020 7938 2000 www.kensingtondesign.com |
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Pierre Mesguich Mosaik Ann Hughes has been running the London branch of Pierre Mesguich Mosaik since 1994, after a chance meeting with mosaic specialist Pierre in Paris. “I come from a ceramics background, and Pierre was looking for someone to open the London shop for him.” They’ve worked together for 16 years, now, specializing in handcrafted mosaics for kitchens, bathrooms and pools – creating individual works of art. 10 Kensington Square, London W8 5EP 020 7795 6253 www.mesguichmosaik.co.uk |
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Prêt a Vivre Founded by Jo Cassabois over 10 years ago, Prêt a Vivre provides designs, fabrics and ideas to make any home look stunning. In their showroom in Notting Hill, you can browse through 100s of fabrics, 80% of which are exclusive to Prêt a Vivre. In addition, their website offers advice, style tips and an excellent made-to-measure curtain and blind service. www.pretavivre.com |
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Sally Storey Sally Storey is one of Britain’s top lighting designers and has recently published a book revealing some of her secrets. Having studied architecture at Bristol University, she has been head of John Cullen Lighting since 1986 and is now a lighting designer to the stars. She knows all about flattering lighting and turning a space into a feast for the eyes. Perfect Lighting by Sally Storey is published by Jacqui Small (£30) John Cullen Lighting 020 7371 5400 www.johncullenlighting.co.uk |
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