Locations – Location Agency Blog

Red Revelations: the ‘Unexpected red theory’

dining table in an extension with rustic look, 1 red chair

The Unexpected Red Theory suggests adding red accents to unexpected spaces for a transformative effect. From vibrant curtains to bold furniture pieces, red breathes new life into interiors, elevating them beyond the ordinary.

Interior Stylists We Love – Part 2!

A stylish living room set up with contemporary furniture

If you’ve been keeping up with us on social media, you’ll have noticed our regular feature on remarkable talent, particularly interior stylists and photographers. It’s been a while since we delved into an article spotlighting our favourite interior stylists, so we’re back with Part 2 of Interior Stylists We Love for your enjoyment.

Arch Appeal: Exploring the Rise of Arches in Homes Today

From arched windows to alcoves, bookshelves to custom kitchen cabinetry, arches in design have surged in popularity over recent years. Today, we’re taking you on a tour of some fabulous locations that showcase the diverse uses of arches in interior design.

Quiet Luxury – an Interiors Edit

Living room with wood-panelling grey sofa, parquet flooring. Example of quiet luxury in interior design.

This week we’re talking Quiet Luxury in interior design. Explore some of the luxurious homes we represent that embody this aesthetic.

Live/Work Spaces: A Past, Present and Future Solution to the Work-Life Combination

A messy desk of multiple people working on laptops with coffee around.

Welcome back to the 1st Option blog! In this post, we take you through a brief history of live/work spaces, the live/work shoot locations we have on our books, and some modern examples of how this concept has translated to forming larger communities.

Coffee Shops to Try This Spring

Whether it’s from a weekend discovering a new neighbourhood, or a morning coffee before a shoot, our coffee escapades have led us to uncover some hidden gems, and we’re here to share them with you!

7 Chair Classics You Should Know…

7 Chair Classics You Should Know. A history & guide to seven classic chairs, many of which are featured across our unique London photoshoot and filming locations.

The Rise of Plaster in Interior Decor

In this edition, we’re diving into the prominent interior design trend of plaster walls. We’ll discuss the different options for those considering incorporating this chic element into their space, including both raw plaster and plaster paint methods.

Fancy Dress for Halloween at 1st Option

A combined image of three separate images. The far left shows a man in a goblin costume. The centre is of a woman and a man, the woman is dressed up as Velma Dinkley and the man is wearing a mask and a long black wig. The third picture is a woman dressed in an Alice in Wonderland costume sitting at a desk.

Welcome back to the 1st Option Locations blog. Today we’re showing you all our costumes from our Halloween fancy dress day, held in our London office. Get ready to be spooked and dazzled, as we’ve got a great mix of scary and stylish costumes in a variety of efforts! Stay tuned as we also reveal who won the Best Dressed prize.

1st Option Rocks TikTok!

A collection of 3 images. The first is a birdseye shot of someone filming something with a phone in a tripod. The middle photo is someone standing between a bright green door frame and holding up a sign that says 'QUIET PLEASE. FILMING IN PROGRESS'. The third photo is of two people - one person is walking up a staircase and the other is following them, filming them with a phone and a tripod.

This blog post introduces our readers to the social media platform TikTok. In the piece, 1st Option discusses how we have used TikTok and softwares like CapCut to raise brand awareness and really, to have some fun! This blog post is meant to be both fun and informative, giving basic tips on how to utilise the platform as a business, while telling everyone what we’ve been up to.