In The News
September 24, 2025
The British design invasion is here
…The success of Design Destination London, which held its second iteration in January, is a testament to the phenomenon. The event invites American designers and architects to explore the city’s brands and makers—and attendance keeps climbing, according to Lauren Hudson, president and CEO of The Wells Companies.
June 11, 2025
Trade Secrets Newsletter
…Last year I was invited to go to Design Destination London with some fun colleagues. It exceeded my expectations. They packed a lot of field trips and other experiences into a short amount of days, which was great because it didn’t require me to take too many days away from my client design work. I came home so inspired.
May 12, 2025
A field guide to Pimlico — London’s high-end interiors quarter
“Three hundred American interior designers came over in January — they were just going nuts!” Irwin says. The event in question was Design Destination London, organised by Lauren Hudson, chief executive of a Houston-based decor company…
February 25, 2025
Market Recap: Design Destination London
This week, I’m sharing a recap of one of the most special design events I’ve been a part of in a while: Design Destination London. Founded by Lauren Hudson, president and CEO of the Wells Companies, and brought to life in partnership with London’s Design Centre Chelsea Harbour and Grosvenor Estate’s Pimilico Road district, Design Destination London is a two-day immersion into the rich world of English design.
February 12, 2025
Cementing Transatlantic Ties with a Visit from 200+ US Designers
The tailored trip included talks with top designers, drop-in sessions to participating showrooms and a fabulous private supper – all highlighting a desire among US designers to engage, be inspired by and seek deeper connections with the UK design industry….
January 23, 2025
The Thursday Show
…editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen recaps Paris Déco Off and Design Destination London.