The new Simon James Concept Store in Newmarket recently opened its doors to reveal a beautifully elegant, light-filled space. Located in Kent St, the store offers a modern, intimate and pared back setting to discover and purchase homewares, fashion, design, jewellery and beauty items. The stunning interior was created by Interior architect Rufus Knight, while Nat Cheshire of Cheshire Architects worked on reimagining the exterior of a brick building that once went unnoticed. With textured, soft sandy ceilings, pale tones, stripped-back wooden floors and a large central stone island, this is a calming space that allows you to slowly introduce yourself to the products and collections. A space for conversation and experience, where less is definitely more, I visited for the second time yesterday and fell further in love!
The beautifully curated shop sees Tom Dixon homewares sit alongside furniture pieces by Simon James and fine diamond jewellery by Jessica McCormack. An evolving edit of clothing will showcase local designers Mahsa, Paris Georgia Basics and Penny Sage, alongside local beauty and apothecary products by MARYSE and Curio Noir. All share common ground in their ability to combine beauty with function, and each represent enduring and thoughtful design.
Within the space is an area dedicated to Jessica McCormack diamond jewellery, including a seating and consultation area for clients and a secret-reveal mirror enclosed within one of the walls. Simon James is the only retailer of Jessica McCormack outside of her namesake Mayfair jewellery shop in London. By appointment services are available for those who wish to shop privately or would like one-on-one assistance - whether that be selecting the perfect pieces for the home, a jewellery consultation, or help finding a special gift for someone.
The new Simon James Concept Store is located at 2 Kent St, Osborne Lane, Newmarket.
Images courtesy of Simon James Concept Store