Over the years, The Open House London Weekend has become the highlight of the architecture and design calendar. For the past 30 years London has opened its doors to nearly 800 buildings, inviting around 250,000 people every year, giving them the opportunity to snoop around some of the cities most spectacular architectural landmarks. While this […]

Edwardian Architecture (1901- 1918) Following the flamboyance of the Victorian era, saw the emergence of a new era and architectural style, Edwardian. Characterised by a period of revivalism, the Edwardian era was heavily influenced by the Medieval, Baroque and Georgian movements of the past, taking inspiration from all, creating properties with a mishmash of styles […]

For the last two months life has ground to a halt, shops have closed, businesses have shut their doors and staff have been made to work from home. Everyone has had to adjust to a new way of life, doing their bit by staying at home to protect the NHS and save lives.  Because of […]

In this week’s episode of Ask the Location Owner, Sophia caught up with Michaela from or property Seymour to talk about her amazing house and all the gorgeous features inside.

As winter’s ever harsh grasp slowly untangles itself for another year, a duly welcome spring rears its head and we say hello to longer days, shed loads of sunshine and in due course, the luscious greenery that we have oh so come to associate with spring. With warmer days ahead, it will very soon be […]

We got to catch up with one of our amazing location owners Elisabeth who owns Spratts Factory. Spratts Factory was once a dog treat factory and was a huge design project for Elisabeth. The results are simply fantastic! Find out more below! What was your design inspiration for Spratts Factory? We pulled inspiration from many different places […]

1st Option were happy to help with the main locations for the fantastic new Ab Fab movie!

2015, the year that was…

The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran drops in on our shoot location The Grange

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…

Interior photography is a complicated subject that does, if done well, require a variety of skills. When trying to show off the relevant features that set apart your property from the next, like room size, period features and the amount of natural light it possesses, merely using a smartphone camera is probably not going to […]

Every year (up ‘till now) millions of tourists flock to the United Kingdom to enjoy London and its rich cultural heritage and history. Part of this attraction revolves around the eye-catching buildings that can be found around the city and in essence make up a large part of London’s cultural landscape. Check out our brief guide to the architectural styles that have made London so famous around the world.

During these times, with half the nation furloughed and the whole nation bound between their four walls, there has never been a better time to broaden your knowledge and podcasts are the perfect way to do this with podcasters producing content every week based around literally any topic ranging from lifestyle, arts, music and style all the way to politics, business, education and technology. So check out our favourite podcasts to listen to right now.

While at home it can become monotonous and mundane doing the same pointless things over and over again. However, why not use this time to be productive and better yourself, learn a new skill during this endless free time. Well we have culminated the perfect list for you.

In the first episode of Ask the Location Owner, Our Senior Account Manager Sophia has been to our location Chevron to talk about her property.

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 […]

It’s the month of Pisces and something fishy’s definitely going!

Jose has been shooting the latest BT Sport ad…

Check out our Facebook page for loads of exciting news…

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…

Registering your property with a Location Agency can be an incredibly thrilling, exciting and rewarding process, mentally as well as financially. However, before you get into the rigmarole you should go in with your eyes open knowing exactly what to expect, which should help to make the whole process as seamless as possible. It’s also important to bear in mind that 1st Option have incredibly high standards when it comes to arranging shoots for clients, so before deciding whether or not to register check out our top tips to ensure you’ll be able to keep these standards with us.

Here at 1st Option we have never been short of unique and striking properties, ranging from the most incredible family homes to styled studios all the way to renovated gin distilleries. Since lockdown we may have had to put things on hold as shooting was not possible to continue, however, since the easing of lockdown […]

If you’re struggling in these times, perhaps overly stressed and barking mad, then worry no more as 1st Option are here to help. Paws for thought and check out our video for a few top tips to help get you through isolation.

In episode three of our series Ask the Agent, Junior Account Executive Rosie answers questions about painting and decorating for a shoot.

In our first youtube episode of the series Senior Account Manager Sophia answers the top questions we receive at 1st Option.

As if you needed another excuse to spend the weekend having a Netflix binge…

Touring our Primrose Hill shoot location, celebs and checking future trends…

Fancy a weekend away? Why not explore the wonders of Madrid…

Where better to hang out at Christmas than the Queen’s house?

What could be better than spending a couple of hours surrounded by mad pugs..?

Be careful folks, it will be madness out there tonight…

With the gentrification of nearly every corner of London, and despite many people saying that it has stomped out vast amounts of culture, it has opened the door for sways of people to move further out from the city centre. With East London the first place to get gentrified, by now it has gone full […]

As we enter the ninth week of lockdown there is a slightly different feeling in the air of London. Whether that be from the reduced amount of pollution in the air or more likely, the easing of lockdown and the impending return to life as we know it, there is definitely something on the horizon […]

Whether your taste leans more towards minimalism with crisp colour tones and clean lines or a bold aesthetic utilising colour, patterns and texture, you’re sure to find a style that inspires you here. Sit back and take a look at 10 amazing interior stylists and creatives that you should already be following.

In episode two of our series ‘Ask the Location Owner’ we catch up with Nicola and Greg from our location Wavertree.
*This video was filmed before the UK lockdown on the 23rd March*

Continuing on our ‘In Conversation with..’ series is one of our amazing Location Owners Jane Cumberbatch of Palace Road. Jane is not only an Interior Stylist but has multiple books all about interior design, cooking and so much more.

Life is better with dogs! And many of our favourite London Locations are home to some corkers…

The Great British Bake Off is back and we’re all hooked…

Check out some cutting-edge fashion at our location Vertigo

Find out more about how Ian got into the business and what inspires him

it can be slightly tricky getting anything done with a Pug on your desk…

Sometimes more than just one location is required for a shoot – we’ve got you covered…

When you think of London, what springs to mind? Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament? The East End and Pie and Mash? At the end of the day, however many things may come to your mind, one thing that should never be missed off your list is London’s iconic skyline. One of the most […]

Ten days have now passed since our Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced that there would be certain measures taken by the Government and Police Forces to ease aspects of this nationwide lockdown that has gripped us for the past nine weeks.  People are now allowed to come into contact with other individuals, as long as […]

With the majority of the world currently bound between the four walls of their own home, it’s easy to pick apart features that you perhaps have had issues with for many years, however, haven’t had the time to scrupulously inspect. If you are struggling to find that needed inspiration, then worry no more, as we have collated some of the best home decor and interior design accounts Instagram has to offer.

While these strange times may seem long and arduous, perhaps even mundane, nearing monotonous and boring, it could be easy to fall into a slump with a lack of purpose and drive. Here at 1st Option we’ve put together our list of our favourite films and books that might help you while those hours away.

Februarys shoot of the month is this month’s edition of British Vogue featuring Kate Moss and Stefano Pilati!

Everyone loves some good food and what better place to be inspired than the BBC Good Food Show…

The count down is on for London Fashion Week…

And what kind of technology will be need to get used to?

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…