LIFE.STYLE.ETC
Sophie Coryton of The Room Service on why she loves boutique hotel style
ever coveted a piece you’ve seen during a stay at a stylish hotel? Sophie Coryton did several years ago and it sparked the ingenious idea for The Room Service, an online boutique of curated pieces she comes across during her travels home and abroad and orders directly from the maker. Still under three years old, the thriving business now features artisanal brands such as Elvis & Kresse, John Julian and Samarkand Design. Sophie lives in Devon with her husband, daughters Rose and Ottilie and Gertie the kitten.
Sum up your business in five words…
Treasure trove of beautiful craft.
What was your light-bulb moment?
60 building blocks in cotton bag, £39.95, Le Toy Van
Colour-stacked candles, £26.99 for set of four, MOMA Design Store
Collective Noun giant matches, £45 for set of five, Polkra x Fee Greening
Fog Orientalist incense holder with 20 refills, £40, Tom Dixon
Sun print paper kit, £10.50, The Shop Floor Project
Ceramic candle snuffer Elementaire, £40, Diptyque
Alphabet brush pot, £40, Bridie Hall at Pentreath & Hall
Skincare kit, with deeply hydrating mask, £42 for set of three, Plenaire
Alpha personalised from £40, Not-another-bill
Le Grey Because the Night silk £45, Hesper Fox