2019 has come to a close and we are looking forward to the year ahead. Here at 1st Option we have had a very busy start to the year, but that doesn’t stop us having a look back with fond memories of our favourite shoots from 2019. With so many highlights, it was hard to […]
Whether you’re on the hunt for a river-based bar, restaurant, museum, hotel or even a photo shoot and filming location, it might surprise you to learn just how versatile old boats can be
We answer the what, how and when of everything there is to know about photoshoot locations.
Then you need to book a flight and visit these jaw-dropping film locations ASAP.
If you’re looking for the best studios in London for your shoots, call 1st Option!
Adding greenery can bring loads of character to your property and the owner closer to nature. We take a look at some of our favourites…
We’re incredibly happy to welcome back Austen, one of our favourite shoot location houses!
The 70’s are alive and well in interior decoration – don’t just take our word for it, have a look at some of the locations we have that are rocking the style…
Our latest location ‘Skyfield’ is simply beautiful. The James bond inspired ‘Edwardian-Deco’ period country manor is one of the most beautiful locations in Hertfordshire…
Kimberly Walsh talks to Hello! magazine at our shoot location Mapesbury Road about expecting baby number two
be sure to check out the fab crime drama Marcella, shot at our shoot location The Grove
It’s the month of Pisces and something fishy’s definitely going!
We caught up with Interiors Stylist Lucy Gough on set to get the lowdown what it’s like to be an Interiors Stylist
L’Oreal have just shot a fab new video at our shoot location Clapham Common
Where better to hang out at Christmas than the Queen’s house?
Everyone’s happier when the sun shines, hello summer!
Eleanor, who left us recently to go back to college to study Journalism has just had her first article published on the Harper’s web site! You go girl…
Sometimes more than just one location is required for a shoot – we’ve got you covered…
Fabulous at our shoot location Kingswood, making good use of the kitchen…
Check out Kelly Brook’s lingerie shoot at our location Mapesbury Road for clothing brand New look
As quickly as summer came around this year, it was gone. However, following summers fleeting appearance in 2019 it has brought winter to our doorstep a lot quicker than we would have first thought. Although winter has its downsides with copious amounts of people longing for the sun to show its head again, what it […]
Introducing Cole, a large double fronted Victorian shoot location house in London
Florence Welch interviewed for The Evening Standard at one of our favourite locations
Stack em’, show em’ off AND read them.
The South Wing is a beautiful newly renovated Victorian apartment designed by stylist and creative director Laura Sawyer
Thinking of renovating your home and maybe making some money as a shoot location? If you’d like to get an idea of what’s involved then read on…
Every once in a while, we get a shoot location house that blows us away. That was certainly the case with Billie, a modernised West London house that ticks all the boxes.
There’s nothing quite like a warm fire to help you come to terms with the arrival of Autumn
Check out our recent stylish shoot at London location 78 for Wormland…
Everyone loves some good food and what better place to be inspired than the BBC Good Food Show…
Giorgia Jones shooting at our fabulous location Mile End Road
Touring our Primrose Hill shoot location, celebs and checking future trends…
Jose has been shooting the latest BT Sport ad…
Check out some cutting-edge fashion at our location Vertigo
Find out more about how Ian got into the business and what inspires him
What could be better than spending a couple of hours surrounded by mad pugs..?
Be careful folks, it will be madness out there tonight…
To be honest, we’re not sure why Kelly was cleaning the floor either…
Upper Mall, the shoot location for the latest VS Magazine job with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
We always look forward to the QVC Christmas vid, and this one’s another cracker!
With social media being all the rage, we know you want to get that perfect behind the scenes shot, so check out our favourite instagramable locations right now
A secret about the hit show that the producers don’t want you to know.
As if you needed another excuse to spend the weekend having a Netflix binge…
Introducing Kingswood, another great West London shoot location
Introducing Coin, a great warehouse conversion office space overlooking the City
Many of the location owners that we represent have been lucky enough to experience the thrill of seeing their own home on the big (or small) screen over the years. Most recently, our beautiful property ‘Crystal’ was hired to feature in one of the most popular ITV dramas of the moment, Marcella.
Retro House, a great choice if you’re looking for something completely different for your next location shoot
East London – West London – when it comes to great locations, which one is best?
Take a peek behind the scenes at Lordship Park with Keira Knightley shooting for Harper’s Bazaar
Flowers & colour brighten up the world and they can help with interior design too
Our lovely colourful shoot location Montagu hosted fashion brand Missguided this week
The Great British Bake Off is back and we’re all hooked…
Helen Mirren shoots for L’Oreal at Clapham Common
And what kind of technology will be need to get used to?
Featuring the Isme Christmas TV Ad at our lovely shoot location Hampton Lodge
it can be slightly tricky getting anything done with a Pug on your desk…
Textiles are an essential for interior design, here’s dome we’ve met recently…
Do you Chantilly laced, pretty faced lady take Oriel to be your shoot location for the duration of the shoot, to have and to hold till the photographer calls it a wrap?
Our latest You Magazine shoot with Keeley Hawes
Run down spaces turned into awesome shoot locations. Here’s our guide to some of the best available rundown shoot locations
All unmissable spots for film shoots across the Capital.
Introducing Hither, a quirky new South London shoot location that we love!
Here’s something special – Carlton House has just been added to our site and it’s going to be a keeper!
Introducing Chestnut, a beautiful new cottage shoot location in Henley on Thames
Transforming your rooms needn’t be an expensive exercise, finding the right tricks and getting the lighting right is the key…
Introducing another fantastic new London shoot location – Nash. A modern house with great use of concrete and textures
Life is better with dogs! And many of our favourite London Locations are home to some corkers…
George Clooney’s been looking a bit beaten-up at our shoot location Clapham Common while shooting the latest Nespresso ad…
Scandi style is a big deal right now, so we’ve picked our top 5 locations channelling the Eastern European trend
Geri Halliwell shoots for You Mag at our location Birchland
The count down is on for London Fashion Week…
Fancy a weekend away? Why not explore the wonders of Madrid…
The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran drops in on our shoot location The Grange
Henry Holland takes time out at our location Deerhurst Road to share his thoughts on the fashion industry
Camden has long been a creative hub, blossoming from the famous market that first opened in 1973…
Victoria Beckham has been shooting at our location Birchwood for Madame Figaro…
Fabulous Magazine making our location Lordship Park look, well, Fabulous!
Will Youngs shoots his latest video at our fab location Line House
The Ultimate Fashion collaboration of A/W 19 comes to Clapton Tram Shed.
The go-to guide for photographers looking to shoot in London.
From Pippa Middleton dancing around the garden, to 12-hour days of painting, Malcolm Menzies reveals what it’s really like to own a location home, and what inspired the latest transformation of 6ixteen.
Our latest new location – the chic London Fields
Introducing Coconut, a beautiful exclusive new shoot location in South West London
After a week which has felt like we may as well have been in the Maldives, we have started looking at some new interior trends to heat up our homes and get us in the mood for a (hopefully) hot spring…
Take a look at our new London location house Chamomile, full of simple, elegant style!
North or South London – which is best? Have a look at our selection of the best of both and decide for yourself…
What better place to indulge in chocolate than a fabulous roll-top bath…
1st Option were happy to help with the main locations for the fantastic new Ab Fab movie!
Check our some of the shots from the Billie Faiers swimsuit shoot at our location Ambleside
2015, the year that was…
Fancy a bath with a difference? Take a look at some of the fantastic ideas we’ve pulled together…
Check out our Facebook page for loads of exciting news…
It seems as though the London skyline changes every week and there are many new additions in the pipeline…
It’s rumoured that we like a bit of chocolate in the office, so what’s not to like about this time of year…
If you have a moment have a look at the new Mango ad featuring Kate Moss which was shot at the fabulous location Oriel
Diana Gomez always brightens up our day. Check out her website for more fab images…
Not on the High Street shoot their latest video at our location exclusive Vallance House
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