{"id":19073,"date":"2019-09-04T16:25:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-04T16:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=19073"},"modified":"2019-09-06T08:41:51","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T08:41:51","slug":"london-city-guide-unmissable-design-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/interiors-decor\/london-city-guide-unmissable-design-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Check out these design wonders in the British capital!<\/h2>\n<p>London is incredible! It is an enormous metropolis, full of history and things to tell. That means there are things to do in every corner. It\u2019s easy to get tired in London, but it\u2019s certainly not easy to get bored. There\u2019s a lit of bit (or quite a lot) of everything in London. For all of you design enthusiasts, we have compiled a little <em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>London city guide<\/strong><\/span><\/em> for design spots in London that you won\u2019t want to skip!<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>SEE ALSO:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<a title=\"It\u2019s British Breakfast Time: The Best Coffee Places in London\" href=\"https:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/lifestyle\/morning-views-best-coffee-places-london-british-breakfast\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=see-also&amp;utm_campaign=inspiration&amp;utm_term=rtroca&amp;utm_content=inspirations-londoncityguideunmissabledesignspots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">It\u2019s British Breakfast Time: The Best Coffee Places in London<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19090\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/anthony-delanoix-CFi7_hCXecU-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots anthony delanoix CFi7 hCXecU unsplash 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/anthony-delanoix-CFi7_hCXecU-unsplash-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/anthony-delanoix-CFi7_hCXecU-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/anthony-delanoix-CFi7_hCXecU-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"anthony-delanoix-CFi7_hCXecU-unsplash-1 anthony-delanoix-CFi7_hCXecU-unsplash-1\"><\/h3>\n<h3>Admiring design works<\/h3>\n<p><strong>DESIGN MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The only place in the UK where the design industry, education and the public come together to change the way people think about themselves and the future. Its sincere interior was designed by John Pawson, and hosts exhibitions that track the key designs that have shaped the modern world. It was the European Museum of the Year 2018.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19093\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19093\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-BOEGLY_GRAZIA-2016-JOHN_PAWSON-OMA-design_museum-london-Low_Res-A-14-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots photo BOEGLY GRAZIA 2016 JOHN PAWSON OMA design museum london Low Res A 14 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-BOEGLY_GRAZIA-2016-JOHN_PAWSON-OMA-design_museum-london-Low_Res-A-14-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-BOEGLY_GRAZIA-2016-JOHN_PAWSON-OMA-design_museum-london-Low_Res-A-14-1-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/photo-BOEGLY_GRAZIA-2016-JOHN_PAWSON-OMA-design_museum-london-Low_Res-A-14-1-768x600.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"photo-BOEGLY_GRAZIA-2016-JOHN_PAWSON-OMA-design_museum-london-Low_Res-A-14-1 photo-BOEGLY_GRAZIA-2016-JOHN_PAWSON-OMA-design_museum-london-Low_Res-A-14-1\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Luc Boegly\/Sergio Grazia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the world\u2019s leading museum of art and design you can roam 145 galleries that house a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects spanning over 5000 years of human history. It houses some of the greatest resources for the study of plastic arts and design, theatre and performance. During September, visitors get additional treats as que museum becomes a hub for the London Design Festival.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19095\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Victoria-and-Albert-museum-London-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots Victoria and Albert museum London 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Victoria-and-Albert-museum-London-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Victoria-and-Albert-museum-London-1-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Victoria-and-Albert-museum-London-1-768x354.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"Victoria-and-Albert-museum-London-1 Victoria-and-Albert-museum-London-1\"><\/h3>\n<h3>Eating at fashionable places<\/h3>\n<p><strong>THE GALLERY (AT SKETCH)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sketch is a hub of four separate spectacularly designed restaurants. One of such restaurants is The Gallery, where pink invaded everything but the table towels. It is very organized and clean-looking, lavished in pink which dramatically contrasts with London itself, where it\u2019s located. If you have Instagram, you probably will take a liking to this place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19100\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19100 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/O62A69592-The-Gallery-at-sketch-Rob-Whitrow.1506079618.772-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots O62A69592 The Gallery at sketch Rob Whitrow\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/O62A69592-The-Gallery-at-sketch-Rob-Whitrow.1506079618.772-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/O62A69592-The-Gallery-at-sketch-Rob-Whitrow.1506079618.772-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/O62A69592-The-Gallery-at-sketch-Rob-Whitrow.1506079618.772-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"O62A69592-The-Gallery-at-sketch-Rob-Whitrow O62A69592-The-Gallery-at-sketch-Rob-Whitrow\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Rob Whitrow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>KYM\u2019S<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sweet and definitely not sour! Have a taste of Chinese flavors in innovative dishes and drinks and creative interpretations of traditional well-known recipes from all over China.\u00a0A soft palette of pinks and plums, and occasional splashes of green compliments the woody surroundings. The focal piece is a cherry blossom tree exuding an almost magical energy across the dining space. It is an organic space that balances itself out with the busy atmosphere of London.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19102\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19102\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19102\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kyms_Restaurant_London_Muchaelis_Boyd_Design_9-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots Kyms Restaurant London Muchaelis Boyd Design 9 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kyms_Restaurant_London_Muchaelis_Boyd_Design_9-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kyms_Restaurant_London_Muchaelis_Boyd_Design_9-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Kyms_Restaurant_London_Muchaelis_Boyd_Design_9-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"Kyms_Restaurant_London_Muchaelis_Boyd_Design_9-1 Kyms_Restaurant_London_Muchaelis_Boyd_Design_9-1\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19102\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Gavriil Papadiotis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Being stylish even while sleeping<\/h3>\n<p><strong>BLAKES HOTEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Design and elegance is what you will find at this romantic hotel. Each room was individually created by Anouska Hempel as she created a world of excellence one room at a time. The bar, restaurant and backyard all make up for a thriving West London scene.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19105\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/londs-directors-double-4057-hor-wide-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots londs directors double 4057 hor wide 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/londs-directors-double-4057-hor-wide-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/londs-directors-double-4057-hor-wide-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/londs-directors-double-4057-hor-wide-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"londs-directors-double-4057-hor-wide-1 londs-directors-double-4057-hor-wide-1\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SHERATON GRAND LONDON PARK LANE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A prime destination in the heart of Mayfair, Central London, this hotel is a five-star celebration of Art Deco, shining with mirror-plated pillars and papered with gold and silver leaf. And indubitably luxurious location, be ready to rest in an ambience that is as chic as it gets!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19109\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/longr-gallery-9662-hor-wide-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots longr gallery 9662 hor wide 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/longr-gallery-9662-hor-wide-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/longr-gallery-9662-hor-wide-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/longr-gallery-9662-hor-wide-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"longr-gallery-9662-hor-wide-1 longr-gallery-9662-hor-wide-1\"><\/h3>\n<h3>Checking out the latest trends<\/h3>\n<p><strong>LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL\/100% DESIGN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First appearing in 1994,\u00a0<strong>100% Design<\/strong>\u00a0is now celebrating 25 years of successful editions as the commercial cornerstone\u00a0event\u00a0of the\u00a0<strong>London Design Festival<\/strong>. From the 18th until the 21st of September, London will be center stage for design professionals across the UK to meet and trade ideas or knowledge, as well as find the best solutions for their latest projects and inspire new designs, new trends.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19110\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Why-100Design-Was-The-Best-London-Trade-Show-This-Year-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots Why 100Design Was The Best London Trade Show This Year 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Why-100Design-Was-The-Best-London-Trade-Show-This-Year-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Why-100Design-Was-The-Best-London-Trade-Show-This-Year-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Why-100Design-Was-The-Best-London-Trade-Show-This-Year-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"Why-100Design-Was-The-Best-London-Trade-Show-This-Year-1 Why-100Design-Was-The-Best-London-Trade-Show-This-Year-1\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TOP DRAWER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Olympia London is usually home to this gift fashion retail craft trade show that provides exclusive access to the latest trends. With exhibitors handpicked for their captivating designs, exceptional quality, originality and commercial appeal, this is a curated selection of over 1500 design-led lifestyle brands and industry that also provides a diverse seminar program.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19112\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/TopDrawerOlympia-1.jpg\" alt=\"London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots london city guide London City Guide: Unmissable Design Spots TopDrawerOlympia 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/TopDrawerOlympia-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/TopDrawerOlympia-1-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/TopDrawerOlympia-1-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"TopDrawerOlympia-1 TopDrawerOlympia-1\"><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not aware of what to do in London, we hope this list helps you, especially if you want to know of things to do in London that are related to design.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<a title=\"London Restaurants For The Design Savvy\" href=\"https:\/\/barstoolsfurniture.com\/london-restaurants-for-the-design-savvy\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=see-also&amp;utm_campaign=inspiration&amp;utm_term=rtroca&amp;utm_content=inspirations-londoncityguideunmissabledesignspots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London Restaurants For The Design Savvy<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Did you like our London city guide for design enthusiasts? 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