Why I love Knightsbridge
Interior designer Rudolph Diesel reveals his favourite London haunts
Why I love KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Love to look at …
The architecture here may be classically elegant but it has a warmth and human scale that is often missing elsewhere in the capital. I love Trevor Square’s Regency townhouses with their delicate ironwork, and the Dutch-inspired red brick residences in Pont Street. Designed with Victorian flair, they created a whole new style known as “Pont Street Dutch”.
Love to shop …
It’s impossible to write about Knightsbridge without mentioning Harvey Nichols and Harrods, but I’m going to pass over those famously feuding department stores in favour of some passionate smaller retailers. On trend opticians Cutler and Gross have their flagship store here, while Feathers Boutique in Hans Crescent offers one of London’s most innovative and interesting shopping experiences. Finally, Lee Caston of Knightsbridge Flowers has been selling bouquets to Knightsbridge residents for over 25 years and still has a smile for customers, even at 9pm on a Sunday evening.
Love to eat …
My favourite spots for coffee are the atmospheric Carpo Knightsbridge and EL&N on Brompton Road. When it comes to fine dining, Marcus earns rave reviews for ambience and service (not to mention Marcus Wareing’s sensational Michelin-starred menu). Dinner by Heston Blumenthal is the flamboyant alternative to Marcus: try the Fruit Meat followed by Duck with Black Turnip.
Over the years at Rudolph Diesel Interiors we’ve undertaken some memorable projects in central London with the latest one being on Brompton Square one of the oldest squares in London, dating back to 1821, ranging from graphic design and branding for major property developments to commissions for interior design and home staging.
London is the best place in the world for interior design and at Rudolph Diesel Interiors we love working with clients in different parts of the capital as we [create stunning townhouse interiors or film 3d home walkthrough videos]. In those brief times when I get to snatch a break or wind down after a day’s work, I can truly appreciate the character of this amazing city.
Rudolph