WHO WE ARE
Our philosophy
Sixty London Road was founded in 2015 by interior designer, Sophie Bland, then based in Hong Kong, but later relocated to Hampshire, UK. Leveraging her early career experience in product development and sourcing for major retail brands, including Top Shop, Nike and Reebok, Sophie centres her interior design philosophy on craftsmanship, uncompromising quality and unique detailing.
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My years in Hong Kong have taught me how to make the most of even the smallest of spaces.
/ Sophie bland, founder, sixty london road /
WHAT WE DO
Our difference
Our bespoke interior design and sourcing services, for both commercial and private clients, make any space distinctive and personalised.
Heavily influenced by 20 years of living, working and travelling across Asia, Sixty London Road’s design aesthetic is a synthesis of old and new, of East and West. Inspiration is drawn from the colours and designs of the Far East, particularly Thailand, Vietnam and China, and expertly blended with treasures mined from antique fairs across the UK.
HOW WE DO IT
Our approach
We create spaces that are authentic and unique to each of our clients. Our founders’ interiors and in-depth sourcing experience and network of suppliers and contacts across Asia and the UK ensure each space she designs perfectly reflects the personality and lifestyle of the client. We design for private residences, hospitality and luxury commercial businesses seeking a distinctive image.
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“Sophie is a great ‘creator of design’. She worked on the design and interiors of a building refurbishment in Hong Kong, where I was one of the investors. It ensured we achieved a stunning price when sold.
Sophie has also recently acquired a beautiful mirror, a show stopper of a piece, for the reception of my riverside office in Newark on Trent.
/ Property Investor, UK & HONG KONG /
MEET OUR FOUNDER
About Sophie Bland
Mother-of-four Sophie Bland started her early career in fashion and product development. As a Fashion and Marketing graduate, Sophie worked initially for the Burton Group in London as a buyer for Top Shop, before moving to Hong Kong with the Burton Group Far East Sourcing Office, overseeing manufacturing and product development.
From there she moved into the world of sports apparel with Nike, and subsequently Reebok, where she developed ranges for the Far East market. She then moved back into fashion and product development, sourcing from Asia for the US market.
Sophie studied interior design under Eve Mercier (former chief designer at Candy and Candy) who had established Insight, the first School of Interior Design in Hong Kong. Sophie gained her Diploma in Residential Interior Design.
In 2015, she founded Sixty London Road in Hong Kong, later relocating her home, family and business to Hampshire, UK in 2018.
Sophie is an ambassador for Timothy Oulton, purveyor of daring and authentic British handcrafted furniture, leather sofas, lighting, home decor & vintage pieces for unique, story-filled spaces.