London's 30 best design and interiors shops

Pentreath & Hall, Bloomsbury

Pentreath & Hall was founded by accident five years ago when Ben Pentreath, an architect, decided to open a small shopfront on his office annex, and his friend Birdie Hall, an artist, decided to help him. The shop was born and has now grown to become a treasure chest of beautiful things. Only stocking items the pair both love, it is clear that these two are a very stylish duo. Ideal for contemporary twists on classic design pieces.

Find it: 17 Rugby St, WC1N 3QT; pentreath-hall.com

Smug, Islington

Full of personal touches, Smug reflects owner Lizzie Evans eclectic tastes. Items are displayed on unusual items of 1950s furniture that Lizzie has collected over the years, including Formica tables and even retro school desks. The shop space features its old waxed boards and rusty manhole covers combined with glass flooring. The result is a bright, open space that keeps its unique and old-fashioned charm. When you have finished browsing the homeware designs you can go to recently launched Caf Smug for a quirky coffee.

Find it: 13 Camden Passage, N1 8EA; ifeelsmug.com

Smug: Owner Lizzie Evans

Skandium

Specialising in Scandinavian Modernism, Skandium has a range of unique designs on sale. All understated and chic, Skandium stocks furniture, ceramics, lighting and glass. Items are made to be durable and versatile, and all are laid out neatly in the shop. Skandium shows how cutting edge design can work in your home.

Find it: Marylebone; Knightsbridge; skandium.com

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London's 30 best design and interiors shops