DE S IGN CENTRE
SUPPER CLUB In celebration of the new china and glass offering – part of the
Source at Personal Shopping service – the Design Centre asked three creatives to imagine their own fantasy dinner party
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: ‘Petal’ tumblers, Alberto Pinto. ‘Neo’ tumbler, blue, Lobmeyr. ‘Gema’ vase, aquamarine reseda, Moser. ‘Summer Window Pane’ tablemat, navy on white Irish linen, Gayle Warwick. ‘Domo’ knife, Vista Alegre. ‘Izmir’ dessert plate and ‘Bacchette’ dinner plate, Laboratorio Paravicini. ‘Mangrove’ large charger plate, Legle. ‘Whitework’ napkin, gold on Irish linen, Gayle Warwick. ‘Bees Honeycomb’ napkin ring, Objet Luxe. ‘Silver matchbox with Bees’, Objet Luxe
looking for fabrics and wallcoverings, furniture, lighting, carpets, tiles, trimmings, accessories, kitchens and bathrooms or even a special bespoke piece, talk to someone who knows the showrooms inside out and can help you discover products you may never have considered before. At the dedicated suite in Design Centre East, you will also find more
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than 40 of the finest names in china and glass, as well as table linen, accessories and decorative ceramic pieces. From heritage names such as Meissen, Wedgwood and Herend to contemporary brands including Richard Brendon and Lobmeyr, there is plenty to choose from. Visit the suite to view a hand-picked selection of designs; the friendly service can source any tableware brand, as well as facilitate bespoke designs. What better way to celebrate all these products than with a get-
together? Dining is a holistic experience and the tableware on which the food is served on is a huge part of it. Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour asked three designers to suggest a table setting using Source at Personal Shopping’s offering – then asked them how else they would plan their fantasy dinner party. Whether your style is minimal or maximal, informal or colourful, get ideas about seeking joy at the table.
ith thousands of products to choose from within +130 showrooms, the Design Centre’s Source at Personal Shopping service offers an invaluable way to pinpoint what you want. Whether you’re
ROMANOS BRIHI AND VENETIA RUDEBECK, CO-FOUNDERS OF STUDIO VERO
Who’s coming? David Hockney, Christiane Amanpour, Hugh Grant, Graham Norton, Joan Rivers, Grayson Perry. All have huge characters with lots to say, so there’s no chance of any awkward silence.
How’s the table laid? Both of us have large tables in our kitchens where we love to entertain in a relaxed way. Nothing gives us greater pleasure than connecting people and seeing new friendships blossom. The table is all about colour, pattern, slight mismatch, curated and considered but not perfect – a little more informal and much more in keeping with how people entertain now. We’ve chosen colourful ‘Izmir’ and ‘Bacchette’ plates by Laboratorio Paravicini with Legle’s ‘Mangrove’ chargers, as well as ‘Petal’ tumblers with a fluted gold rim by Alberto Pinto and ‘Neo’, Lobmeyr’s enamel painted tumblers.
What’s on the menu? We're serving up Lebanese cuisine, partly due to Romanos’ heritage but also because it’s perfect for sharing. It’s a great way to bring people together, spark conversation, and of course, it’s visually stunning. We might cheat a little and enlist some help in the kitchen, but what we do excel at is mixing up a fantastic cocktail, so we’ll be welcoming our guests with a negroni sbagliato to set the tone.
What about the flowers? We love a simple floral arrangement of flowers that bring their own scent. Scarlet & Violet are a real West London go-to for us. We’ve recently discovered Worm whose arrangements can be pared back and somewhat sculptural – often including fruits and vegetables in their creations too.
What’s on the playlist? An upbeat mix of disco, funk and Afrobeats.
What else will set the mood – lighting, fragrance, after-dinner games? Lots of candles and dimly lit lamps for the most flattering light.
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