DE S IGN CENTRE
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
The Design Centre’s Personal Shopping Service takes the legwork out of finding the perfect product. Whether you’re on the lookout for fabrics, lighting, furniture or want to commission a one-off piece, the team is here to help with one-to-one advice, wherever you are in the world
D
esign Centre, Chelsea Harbour is a place full of simply extraordinary design – but with 600 brands and 120 showrooms to choose from at one address, finding
exactly the right product can feel overwhelming. Take some of the legwork out of decision-making with the Personal Shopping Service, whose dedicated team can assist with finds and recommendations for design enthusiasts who don’t know where to begin. Unlock access to thousands of products from the
world’s leading brands, from fabrics and wallcoverings to furniture, lighting, carpets, tiles, trimmings, accessories, kitchens, bathrooms and more. With a detailed knowledge of the showrooms, the
team can help you navigate what’s on offer, whether you’re looking for one special piece or something more extensive. They will answer all your questions, arrange all your purchases and even ensure a smooth delivery.
Helping to create a room at the WOW!house
recently gave visitors the chance to see the Personal Shopping
team’s work in practice. US designer
Rayman Boozer of Apartment 48 remotely directed the design of the Principal Bedroom from his New York studio, with the experts at the Design Centre pulling it all together on his behalf – from fabrics, lighting and furniture
from the
antiques and architectural details from further afield. Taking his moodboard (pictured above) to a finished scheme (see the results on page 29). “The Personal Shopping team proved essential to
actualising my vision for WOW!house from abroad,” said Boozer. They took my design concept and sourced local furnishings and vendors, orchestrated a precise project
schedule and communicated updates daily,
resulting in a beautiful collaboration.” The result was not just a showstopping interior but a demonstration of
how the service can work remotely – many clients are international, with shipping to the final destination and liaison with local designers and architects all part of the service. Great
go the showrooms, to
customer service extra mile
are service
and a willingness to paramount. The
is complimentary, has no minimum spend, and is customised to your sourcing needs. “We’re increasingly working with people who can shop with us from the comfort of their own home,” says Gabrielle Grubanovich, who heads up the team. “No matter where in the world the clients are, and whatever their style, we take the same approach. We’re passionate about sourcing the best in design, working closely with the showrooms. We’ll work tirelessly, saving valuable time and effort, to find the solutions to any design dilemma. We’re here to make sourcing as stress-free as possible.”
Make an enquiry by visiting
www.dcch.co.uk/personal-shopping/
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