The drawing room is the formal heart of the English country house. It's often slightly removed from the other interiors of the home. Well appointed, elegantly furnished and comfortable, it's the setting for family entertainment. With that in mind, we are inviting readers to join us for a curated tour of London’s interior design hub, the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour SW10, as part of the London Design Week.
Taking place on March 15 and entitled, the 'English Drawing Room', the tour has been designed specifically for those either thinking about starting on a redecoration project of their own drawing room or, indeed, anyone who has an interest in the history of the room.
It will begin, at 2.30pm and will lead into an illustrated talk by our architectural editor, Dr John Goodall, followed by a tour around selected showrooms with art curator Vanessa Curry. The afternoon will finish with a Champagne afternoon tea with Country Life's Editor Mark Hedges. Tickets are £10 and available by telephoning 020–7352 1900 or visiting www.dcch.co.uk.
DETAILS: When: Tuesday, March 15, 2.30pm What: How to Create the Perfect English Drawing Room Curated Tour Where: Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, London SW10 Cost: Tickets are £10 To book: Visit dcch.co.uk or call 020 7352 1900 Tickets are limited–advance booking is recommended.
Outline of event: 2.30pm: Tea and coffee on arrival 2.45pm: 15 minute talk with Country Life architectural editor, Dr John Goodall about the history of the English drawing room 3pm: guided tour around relevant showrooms with Vanessa Curry 4pm: finishing with Champagne with Mark Hedges, Editor of Country Life
This special event is taking place as part of London Design Week 2016 With an impressive mix of original collections and specially commissioned installations, London Design Week 2016 is the most inspiring way to connect with influential designers and access specialist expertise. New participants this year see more global talent with an influx of big international names. As well as exciting product launches, creative encounters include the all-star Conversations in Design series and the much-anticipated Access All Areas programme, as well as a show-stopping restaurant, pop-ups and courtesy transport www.dcch.co.uk
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