The London Designer's Guide from Eszter

“If you're curious, London's an amazing place.” David Bailey

I made London my home eight years ago because there is always something new to discover. I constantly encounter places I haven't been to before and new things to explore. London is the city where you can never get bored. London has an incredible creative energy that makes it a world capital of design, architecture, food and music.

Notting Hill is one of my favorite areas in London. I used to live here, so I was lucky enough to have plenty of time to explore it. Golborne Road is just a step away from the famous Portobello Road. This street is not just famous for the Notting Hill movie with Hugh Grant, the street market or antique shops; it is much more than that. For the authentic Portuguese experience, Lisboa Patisserie is number one in London. Make sure you stop for a Pastel de Nata or Bola de Berlim, relax and forget about the calories. If you want a proper brunch, Snaps & Rye, the Danish cafe is a nice place for a Scandinavian style breakfast or open sandwiches and coffee.

For architecture lovers, the brutalist estate Trellick Tower is a must-see at the end of Golborne Road.

If you're out and about in North London, it is worth exploring Kings Cross, which has been transformed into a cool area over the past few years. Enjoy an Aussie style weekend brunch in Granger & Co. or Spanish tapas in Barrafina. For shopping, head down to Coal Drops Yard for independent shops and boutiques, like Wolf & Badger, ba&sh or Earl of East.

For more art and architecture, head to the Barbican Centre, famous for its '70 brutalist design. It has a theatre, cinema, art gallery, restaurants and even a conservatory on the top.

If you want to escape from Central London, catch a train to Kew Gardens and take a walk at the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. In Summer, they even have some evening cycling events. If you like cycling, beautiful surroundings and picnics, make sure you save those dates in your calendar!