A colourful chapter on Stratford Road: Inside Wicklewood
If you’ve wandered along Stratford Road, you might have noticed a burst of warmth behind a beautifully dressed window – patterned textiles, colourful cushions, and a feeling of craftsmanship that draws you in. This is Wicklewood, our neighbour bringing a thoughtful touch of interior design to Kensington.
Where Craft Meets Contemporary Living
Founded by Caroline Downing Nadel, Wicklewood was born from a love of artisanal craft and a desire to create homes that tell stories. Her vision is one of conscious design, pieces that are made to be loved and lived with, blending heritage influences with modern ease. The shop feels like a joyful fusion of pattern and texture: handwoven rugs from India, block-printed cushions from Guatemala, playful table linens, and decorative accessories that bring a home to life without shouting for attention.
We are founded on the belief that when the designs we surround ourselves with have traceable origins and are made with care and skill, they’re elevated, offering moments of whimsical escape amongst the everyday. More than ‘products’, these are treasures that celebrate tradition, kindle stories and bring people together, to revel in a fun and beautiful outlook on life.
Caroline Downing, Founder
A Space That Feels Like Home
Step inside and you’re greeted by more than just beautiful things. There’s a sense of calm creativity, the kind of space that invites you to linger, touch the fabrics, and imagine your own rooms re-energised with a few small, considered changes.
It’s the antidote to mass-produced homeware: every item here has a provenance, a purpose, and a personality. The team collaborates directly with skilled makers across the world, ensuring each design celebrates the hands that created it.
Take a look inside:
Want to know a little insider secret? Many of our previous Mountgrange properties for sale or let have featured soft furnishings from Wicklewood. Those pops of colour and texture you see in the property photographs (and during viewings) are part of what helps a space feel alive, warm, and memorable. Proof that a touch of thoughtful design really does make all the difference.
Whether you’re re-styling a whole room or simply looking for that one piece that transforms a corner, Wicklewood is worth a visit. Their shop is full of the kind of details that remind you how joyful design can be when it’s done with soul.
Visit the shop in Kensington: 3 Stratford Road, London, W8 6RF