Quiet Luxury – an Interiors Edit

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

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!

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

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!

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.

Photographers We Love – Part 2!

Welcome back to our blog as we delve into Part 2 of photographers we love! This next batch of interiors, lifestyle and still life specialists are coming in with even more inspiration for your personal projects and creative mind.

Photographers We Love – Part 1!

Following our piece on interior stylists, we must acknowledge the people who skilfully capture the curated beauty – the photographers. Whether you’re passionate about interior design or simply have a craving for some good photographic work, we highly encourage you to check out each artist’s portfolio for that inspiration you’re secretly craving.

Interior Stylists We Love!

Summer is finally upon us! So we thought what better a time to shine some light on some of our current favourite designers and stylists, encouraging you to go and check out their unique portfolios to get that fresh inspiration for your personal spaces, or simply for the ol’ memory bank!

Mediterranean Interior Design

Summer is fast approaching – even if it’s still a little chilly here in London. But while scorching summer days are feeling ever elusive, it’s super easy to bring a sense of Southern European coastal elegance into your home. Laid-back and timeless, Mediterranean-inspired interior design can create a touch of elegance and charm in any home. It’s been a popular interior design style for decades, and for good reason.