Sourcing secrets
DESIGN STARS SHARE THEIR INSIDER SOURCING SECRETS
COOKE’S FRAMING
My latest find for my little black book is Cooke’s Framing (cookesframing. com). The owner, Ash, describes what he does as ‘an honest approach to making bespoke, handfinished frames, which are designed to complement every artwork individually’. And I couldn’t agree more.
ARTWORK INSTALL
I was recommended Artwork Install (artworkinstall. com) through a friend when I wanted to hang artwork in a hotel project that I completed a couple of years ago. I have not used anyone to hang art ever since. Anton and his team arrive with every single piece of equipment you could think of. They are absolute perfectionists and I would trust them to hang anything in any situation.
Laura Fulmine, interior designer and stylist
PROJECTS ON WALLS
Working with Scarlett Colicci, founder of Projects on Walls (projectsonwalls.com), an art sourcing and advisory service for interior designers, is invaluable. She has an amazing eye and sources unique pieces of art, helping to curate and combine pieces in an original way.
Elnaz Namaki (below), interior designer
KING & MCGAW
We have used King & Mcgaw (kingandmcgaw. com) for a wall composed of several different artworks when the budget didn’t allow for original pieces. Its online collection is vast and I can spend hours finding a piece that works for us. In addition, King & Mcgaw’s delivery and customer service are incredible. Petra Arko, interior designer, Bergman & Mar
PARAGON PRESS
This print specialist is an indispensable resource to the most renowned contemporary artists and is our first stop when we’re looking for modern, unusual and collectable pieces. We worked closely with Paragon Press (paragonpress.co.uk) to complete the design work of this penthouse apartment in the City.
Tom Bartlett, architect, Waldo Works
THE COB GALLERY
This galley is a great supporter of emerging artists. Working with The Cob Gallery (cobgallery.com), co-curating art and design exhibitions, has taught me a huge amount: how art can transform a space, the power of composition and how to work with artists. Rachel Chudley, interior designer
ART ROOM LONDON
It’s rare for us to work with an art consultant but I found Vanita Barany of Art Room London (artroom london.co.uk) to be the perfect collaborator. She is hugely knowledgeable, has meaningful relationships with all the key galleries, dealers and auction houses and knew exactly where to look to find what my client needed. Sophie Ashby, interior designer, Studio Ashby
THE POSTER CLUB
For a budget option, we often refer people on to The Poster Club (theposterclub.com). It has a great selection of high-quality prints and frames from artists such as Studio Paradissi and Hein Studio. Sheena Murphy, interior designer, Nune