Neill Strain | Belgravia in Bloom
AS THIS WEEK MARKS THE OPENING OF CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW, WE TAKE A LOOK AT ONE OF OUR FAVOURITE BRANDS IN THE WORLD OF FLORAL COUTURE AND THE IMPORTANT ROLE FLOWERS PLAY IN BOTH SUPER-PRIME LOCATIONS AND INTERIORS.
Neill Strain, Floral Couture
Renowned for his floral couture, Neill Strain has been curating exquisite floral designs for private clients and luxury brands since 2008. Based in Belgravia, with a second boutique in Mayfair and a concession in Harrods, Strain invited us to visit his boutique, giving us the opportunity to talk about his love of flowers. We loved seeing his meticulous attention to detail and hearing about his passion for creating floral designs that bring joy to all who see them.
The image below is taken from his submission to this year's "Belgravia in Bloom," the floral festival that transforms the streets of Belgravia, showcasing the very finest in floral artistry. His twist on "Floral Fun and Games" sees the entrance of his boutique transformed with Vanda, Phalaenopsis, and Cymbidium orchids, Anthuriums, and tropical leaves, creating an exotic jungle inspired by the film Jumanji.
Over at Walpole’s headquarters, Strain has also created a stunning piece titled "Grapevine Grandeur," which draws its inspiration from English sparkling wine and celebrates British luxury. Featuring quintessentially British red roses, foliage, and grapes, the archway has been crafted with sustainability in mind, using a structure that is foam-free and made from reusable chicken wire.
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To feed our fascination with florals, we’ve curated a Pinterest board to honour floral arrangements and their influence on fashion. Head to @oliverburnsuk to view.
Neill Strain, Luxury Floral Designer
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Art Deco first appeared in France and is short for ‘Arts Décoratifs’ after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925.
Art Deco first appeared in France and is short for ‘Arts Décoratifs’ after the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts held in Paris in 1925.
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As the festive season and New Year approaches, many are preparing to hit the slopes. In the studio, we’re pulling together ski chalet design inspiration that ranges from the warm, quietly luxurious chalet in Courchevel. To the sleek, contemporary design of a residence nestled in Aspen’s breathtaking Red Mountains.
As the festive season and New Year approaches, many are preparing to hit the slopes. In the studio, we’re pulling together ski chalet design inspiration that ranges from the warm, quietly luxurious chalet in Courchevel. To the sleek, contemporary design of a residence nestled in Aspen’s breathtaking Red Mountains.
Last Thursday, on a crisp autumn morning, we gathered in Berkeley Square for our annual visit to PAD London, one of our favourite highlights in the design calendar. The fair brings together leading designers, collectors, and curators, and it never fails to leave us feeling inspired. Surrounded by remarkable works and many familiar faces from the design world, we spent the day admiring beautiful pieces and noting a few special finds along the way. Here, we share what caught our eye and why we loved it.
Last Thursday, on a crisp autumn morning, we gathered in Berkeley Square for our annual visit to PAD London, one of our favourite highlights in the design calendar. The fair brings together leading designers, collectors, and curators, and it never fails to leave us feeling inspired. Surrounded by remarkable works and many familiar faces from the design world, we spent the day admiring beautiful pieces and noting a few special finds along the way. Here, we share what caught our eye and why we loved it.