Savoir Beds’ MD Alistair Hughes on the value of craftsmanship
The KIKU by Savoir Beds features panels of hand-painted gilded silk wallpaper by London-based company Fromental
In 1905 The Savoy Hotel decided to create a bespoke bed for its guests, and so began the legacy of what’s now known as Savoir Beds. Every Savoir bed is crafted from chemical-free natural materials, carefully selected to provide the optimum sleeping environment. Here, we speak to the Savoir’s Managing Director Alistair Hughes about mastering craft, delivering consistency and the brand’s efforts to be sustainable.
Alistair Hughes
LUX: Can you tell us how a Savoir bed is created from start to finish"
Alistair Hughes: Every Savoir bed is tailor-made for the client to ensure it fits them perfectly. The process starts with a ?fitting? at one of our showrooms, where our expertly trained staff will discuss the needs of the client and try them on the various models and different support options in order to make a bespoke bed. We have created four varieties of Savoir beds, named No. 1, No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4, and they all have infinite customisable options. Beyond comfort is the design and styling of the bed, our sales team will work to the client?s requirements offering unlimited fabric options for upholstery and styles for the headboard and base. Follow LUX on Instagram: the.official.lux.magazine
Following the fitting, the order is shared with our in-house design team at our Bedworks in North London. Our CAD designer will work with the showroom to ...
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