The collection, Kit Kemp for Chelsea Textiles, is inspired by Kit’s love of the whimsical and lyrical, and her love of animals, both real and imaginary. Featuring a series of characters and patterns that have a primitive, almost folkloric feel, the collection shows a series of narratives that playfully unfold on the fabric, from a star gazing dog and a sailor’s farewell to mythical creatures and a modern take on a Suzani.

Leather adds sophistication and texture, and is available in a variety of gorgeous colourways that can work with any scheme. Come along to see how we add a touch of leather to our rooms...

The theme for this year's RA Summer Exhibition exhibition is ‘Reclaiming Magic’. Here are some pieces that stood out for us. You may even recognise a piece or two hung in our hotels after the show ends on 2nd January, 2022!

A true favourite from Kit Kemp’s line with Christopher Farr is Travelling Light. It has detailed patterns on a neutral background, making this a versatile print. Here’s a look at the many ways we’ve used Travelling Light in our schemes...

From its humble beginnings, the story of Ardmore began in 1985 when founder, Fee Halsted, started teaching ceramics to a group of talented people from the rural surrounds of her farm in Kwa-Zulu Natal...

We’ve gathered some of our favourite ways to bring silver into an inviting scheme...

Kit Kemp, Design Director and co-owner of Firmdale Hotels, and the late Melissa Wyndham, a top interior designer, have collaborated with Blithfield Fabrics to create a special collection for British social enterprise Fine Cell Work.

Step back in time with our new supper club series at Number Sixteen – Dining Through The Decades...

Join us as we share examples of how to incorporate strip lighting...

In today’s blog we are going to give you few tips on how we apply colour theory to our rooms and the different approaches that can be taken to using The Colour Wheel...

Join us as we explore the world of floor lighting throughout our hotels and share how we illuminate spaces from the ground up....

This week we ventured to The Wallace Collection to view their latest exhibition: Portraits of Dogs: From Gainsborough to Hockney. Join us as we share some of our favourite finds...

We've always cherished the arrival of autumn and we'd like to share our top tips for embracing this season...

Kit Kemp, Founder and Creative Director of Firmdale Hotels and Kit Kemp Design Studio, and Annie Selke, Founder and Chief Vision Officer of The Annie Selke Companies, have joined creative forces to produce a lifestyle collection inspired by Kit Kemp’s favourite destinations – New York, London, and Barbados.

This week we have interviewed Jenny Simpson, Mona’s daughter, who is director of design at Chelsea Textiles. We think that Jenny is one of the top colourists in the country. Her talent lies within her subtle use of colour and texture...

A Living Space: A Series of Films by Kit Kemp<br>Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant

Kit Kemp, Design Director and co-owner of Firmdale Hotels, and the late Melissa Wyndham, a top interior designer, have collaborated with Blithfield Fabrics to create a special collection for British social enterprise Fine Cell Work.

Join Dr Nicola Stacey and Kit Kemp MBE in conversation with three fine craft experts: gilding, stained glass restoration and model making at The Soho Hotel.

A Living Space: A Series of Films by Kit Kemp<br>The Drawing Room at Charlotte Street Hotel

Window cushions are more than just a soft space to sit but are a joyful way to add texture, pattern and colour to a room. Join us as we explore a few of our favourite designs at Crosby Street Hotel...

Vibrantly coloured fabrics, intriguing patterns and paper cut-outs filled with symbolic imagery of nature and beliefs, all serve as an important part of Polish culture and identity. Packed with colour, join us as we explore examples of Polish folk art...

Explore our new Fine Cell Work collection of cushions and pouches adorned with charming depictions of our beloved and faithful companions, dogs...

This is a time of year where we crave a refresh, so join us as we share our 'Dos and Don'ts' for giving your home interiors a new look and without breaking the bank...