The Last Place on Earth is the place to go for those seeking that special something for the home. From retro furniture to royal memorabilia, this lovely shop is crammed from floor to ceiling with brightly coloured pieces of fabulous furniture to suit every taste, type, size and style. And, what’s more, the prices are, in my opinion, simply unbeatable.

Specialising in painted and distressed second-hand pieces, Simon Bell and his team of skilled crafts-folk are experts in the art of up-cycling, taking the rejects of furniture society and transforming them into their own unique brand of ‘shabby chic objects of desire’. Fans of this special store range from rock stars to royalty. Even the queen of shabby chic herself, Cath Kidston, is partial to their mend-and-make-do magic with a selection of Simon’s cutesy creations adorning selected shop floors across the capital.

The Last Place on Earth, 307 Portobelllo Road Notting Hill London-W10 5TD

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