THE JOURNAL
CHAMPIONS OF DESIGN
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour is firmly on the international map as a vital design hub. It plays a pivotal role in the growth of the design industry, championing its community as a creative powerhouse
destination in London helps people discover great design and supports those doing it best: from big name brands to emerging makers, as well as highlights the skills they use to make pieces of lasting value. Its mission is to champion creativity, entrepreneurship and business, representing the very best that design can offer. Today, the mix of
D luxury flagships, independent companies
and some 600 international brands can be found, all at one address. Now the next chapter of the story is being written and more global names are moving in. Change and growth are a vital part of what the
Design Centre stands for – fostering talent, and continually building on its thriving community, are part of its heart and soul. To meet growing demand,
esign Centre, Chelsea Harbour is a world- class example of placemaking, its famous glass domes synonymous with design and decoration. The international design
strategic expansion has seen the creation of more space; showrooms have expanded, and a raft of new ones have opened their doors. Arteriors has moved to a 50% larger space in Design Centre East, creating a European flagship for the US brand. The expansion has allowed for the creation of roomsets that show off its portfolio of furniture, lighting and accessories that highlights its cross functionality between residential, commercial and hospitality design, while Phillip Jeffries’ move to a much larger showroom means it can display an even greater array of its distinctive wallcoverings. Other showrooms that have recently doubled in size include Watts 1874, David Hunt Lighting and Modern British Kitchens whose quick expansion plans meant it could display bespoke cabinetry, alongside kitchens. Part of what makes the Design Centre special is that
it is inclusive yet exclusive. Anyone with a passion for design is welcome to visit, and yet it is very selective
about its showrooms. The owners’ vision is to create a dynamic and inspiring hub, where each showroom contributes a unique voice and perspective. Whether great British brands or star names from further afield, all are given recognition for their quality, creativity and innovation. New arrivals include Osborne & Little, Crucial Trading, Vispring, Hector Finch, Forbes & Lomax, Siminetti, Loom Furniture, August+Co and Tigermoth Lighting, with The Rug Company, Zuber and Casamance opening soon. “I think we lingered too long in King’s Road!,” says Sir Peter Osborne, the co-founder of decorating giant Osborne & Little about the opening of its new Centre Dome showroom. “We probably should have come here six or seven years ago. But we’re here now and thrilled to be!” The interior design business is a dynamic one;
competition is intense, and consumers are evolving their purchasing decisions, making use of both ‘clicks and
ABOVE: Each showroom at the Design Centre contributes a unique voice and perspective – but together they create a powerful network of brands and a unique eco-system - 67-
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