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7 Design-Led Locations

7 Design-Led Locations

For a truly striking canvas, shoot locations with unique, creative designs are always a great choice. Whether you’re looking for a location for a photoshoot or film, design-led locations add visual depth and an interesting backdrop. Here are just seven of our favourite design-led locations that each have eye-catching interior designs.

The Distillery

As a former Gin Distillery, this shoot location was transformed by architect Rupert Scott. A blend of exposed steelwork, timber and concrete flooring, and neutral tones are elevated by natural lighting, streaming through Crittall windows.

a modern living room set in a double-height space with a tall crittal window, a wood burning stove and concrete panelled wall. The space features a sofa, two accent chairs and a glass coffee table with tulips atop.
1st Option Locations – The Distillery, E1 Photography: Sophia Weston

Blackwood House

Owned by a photographer, Blackwood House is a minimalistic and stylish location, dressed in a blend of black stained wood, deep blues, browns and greys. Its creative use of light and architectural lines make a fascinating canvas.

A modern living room with a wide visa view of a tree. The space is white washed with a Eames lounge chair on the left hand side and a grey sofa on the right, in the centre a space age white coffee table with a glass top sits atop a grey rug.
1st Option Locations – Blackwood House, N1

Kingsley 

Uniquely wrapped around an internal courtyard, Kingsley combines natural finishes, clean lines and a minimalistic aesthetic with warmth and character. With a tranquil feel, the property balances modern luxury with understated elegance.

a modern house with a central courtyard, the view is from inside through sliding doors. From all sides glass sliding doors provide a peak into each adjacent space. The courtyard is decked and features a tree to the right hand side, a Spun chair just off centre and then two wire chairs to the left hand side.

Troverta

Contemporary, luxurious and scandi-minimalist, Troverta features Edwardian character, rustic features like wooden beams, and elegant mid-century designer furniture. Natural stone floors, open-plan spaces and views of a landscaped garden create a harmonious setting. 

a view from a kitchen into a dining space with a scandi-style table and four chairs. A rubber plant is on the left hand side, with a large glass window showing a tropical gree garden.
1st Option Locations – Troverta, N10

Adeline

Adeline is an Edwardian family home with a thoughtful extension. Seamlessly, the extension connects to the property to feature an open-plan kitchen and diner, with original wooden beams, concrete flooring and large Crittall windows. The space uniquely blends a classic style with industrial, modern elements.

modern double-height extension with a concrete staircase to the left, a wood panelled media unit adjacent and a white dining table to the right. Set on concrete flooring with contrasting yellow structural beam, a tall plant and large leaning mirror.
1st Option Locations – Adeline, N10 – Photography: Sophia Weston

Hygge

With a truly serene interior, Hygge features sculptural design elements throughout the home. A sweeping curved hallway, clever office space and warm, neutral tones cohesively create a uniquely-designed oasis. 

contemporary kitchen/ diner with concrete flooring, light wooden kitchen units and ceiling beams. Off centre is a dark wooden dining table with six wooden chairs, to the right is a waterfall marble island with matching splashback.
1st Option Locations – Hygge, E12

Kindred Mews

As a contemporary wood-fronted home, Kindred Mews has been designed with warm wood-pannelled interiors and neutral tones. The property’s spaces are filled with light, with expansive floor-to-ceiing windows and a thoughtfully-placed skylight in its double-height atrium. 

a wood-clad living room with dual walkways to the kitchen, light wooden flooring and sliding doors to the right. The space has an accent chair with a striped pattern and a glass trolley on wheels with a map mounted above.
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