Portobello Art

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Imaginative artwork solutions for all interior design projects.

Portobello Art has long been recognised as a leading supplier of Decorative Wall Art and Mirrors to the Interior Design, Hotel and Healthcare industries worldwide.

Having been in the art, print and framing trade for more than 30 years Portobello have the technical expertise and in-house design capabilities to offer a complete artwork consultancy service from concept and design right through to manufacture and installation.

Image credit: The Langley, Marriott/Portobello Art

At Portobello we understand that every customer and every project is different.  We will work together with our clients to develop and create artwork that is innovative and practical and stands out from the crowd whether for a single project or for brand rollouts. Working with Interior Designers and many Hotel groups on a regular basis we understand not only the pressures of rollout programmes and opening deadlines but also the importance of being flexible to meet all budgets.

Image credit: Doubletree by Hilton/Portobello Art

The hospitality market is becoming increasingly competitive and most hoteliers and designers are now acknowledging this.  Consequently innovative and imaginative artwork plays a significant role in promoting the unique identity of a hotel and is recognised as being a key component of creating the feel and atmosphere and bringing colour, vitality and inspiration to all environments. We feel artwork must not only have relevance to the hotel’s design and location but must also be fun and memorable, tell a story and therefore make their hotel stand out from the crowd.

Image credit: Holiday Inn/Portobello Art

We specialise in producing bespoke artwork and we design, manufacture and source images in-house to meet any detailed brief.   You can choose from a huge range of diverse wall art in various mediums as well as decorative bric-a-brac:

  • Framed Prints & Mirrors • Overpainted Canvas Prints • Digitally Printed Wallpaper • Laser Cut Card/Paper • Acrylic/Foamex Panels • Printed Vinyl Manifestations • Die Cut Partitioning • Dibond – Printed Aluminium • Bric-a-brac

We supply and install artwork on a regular basis for many major Hotel groups, Interior Designers, Architects and Healthcare groups and here are just a few that we’ve had the pleasure to work with:

IHG including Voco, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Marriott, Millennium, Radisson, GLH, Premier Inn, Best Western, The Ritz, Claridges, Center Parcs, Goddard Littlefair, GA Design, ADS Design, ICA Architects, Caring Homes, Cygnet Healthcare, Encore Care, Elysium Healthcare.

Holiday Inn/Portobello Art

Our main objective is to achieve total customer satisfaction.  Our reputation has been built on the personal, friendly and reliable service of our designers and the proven ability to create and deliver quality bespoke artwork on time and within budget.

In these unprecedented times we are delighted to say that our offices opened again on April 27 after a month of furlough, albeit with reduced staff levels, but please rest assured that all current safety measures have been introduced in our workplace following all the government guidelines and the health & safety of both staff and customers remain our number one priority.

Business Address

Portobello Art Ltd,
Ladds House,
Old Otford Road,
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
TN14 5EZ

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Fun fact: I’m usually the person friends rely on to organise trips, schedules, and group plans.

Workhighlights: Successfully coordinating events from planning through to delivery and seeing everything come together on the day.

Fun fact: I’m a keen cyclist and will happily bore people with copious amounts of cycling chat. My top cycling experience (so far) would have to be riding in the spectacular mountains of Crete.

Work highlights: Charles joined Forum Events in 2022. With a background in publishing, editorial media and events, Charles brings a wealth of experience to his role as Senior Production Manager. Having being involved with SPACE from the outset, he is excited to see the brand grow and develop.

Fun fact: People tell Sienna she gives off Bridget Jones vibes, and she loves to bake, always making sure there are shortbreads floating around the office

Work highlights: Sienna joined Forum Events & Media Group while studying Communications and Media, starting in the sales team where she managed and helped launch the first the PA Life Leading Venues of London SHOWCASE, where she built relationships with luxury venues across the capital. Drawn to the stories behind these spaces, she naturally transitioned into the editorial team, creating social media and editorial content. Upon graduating in June 2026, she is excited to be joining as Assistant Editor for Hotel Designs and SPACE.

Fun fact: When not working, Jess can usually be found tending to her kitchen garden in the Sussex countryside or foraging for herbs in the nearby woods. A keen grower, she recently studied a RHS Level 2 Diploma in the Principles of Horticulture during her spare time.

Work highlights: Jess joined SPACE magazine in 2022 and has since progressed from Assistant Editor to Editor. During this time, she has worked across many aspects of the publication – from shaping editorial strategy and overseeing operations to contributing to art direction and representing the brand on stage at industry events including Surface Design Show and WOW!house.

Alongside her role at SPACE, Jess has built a creative career spanning the arts, culture, design and travel sectors. Prior to joining the magazine, she spent more than a decade in the commercial art industry, in artist liaison, gallery management, and curating collections for the hospitality sector across hotels and cruise ships. During this time, she also worked on freelance projects as a writer, photographer, and creative content producer.
 
Jess studied photojournalism at London College of Communication and the Danish School of Media and Journalism and holds a first-class BA (Hons) in Culture, Criticism and Curation from Central Saint Martins.

Fun fact: Katy has spent years perfecting all kinds of accents and loves a good impersonation!

Work highlights: Katy has been with Hotel Designs since the beginning, way back in 2015 when Forum Events & Media Group acquired the brand.

During this time, she has fostered many meaningful relationships with clients from across the hospitality spectrum, as well as playing a pivotal role in the launch of The Brit List Awards, Hotel Designs MEET UPs, client-led roundtables and panel talks, brand and website redesigns, HD Wellness Sets, DESIGN POD podcast, Hotel Designs LIVE panel talk series, Accessible Design Talks and more. Katy is always on the lookout for the next opportunity to help grow the Hotel Designs brand even further.
 
Most recently Katy has stepped in to the role of Publisher at SPACE magazine, the printed bi-monthly publication focused on hotel design, architecture, and development.

Together these platforms offer a comprehensive 360-degree service encompassing digital media, print publishing, and live events – providing unparalleled value to advertisers, partners, and readers alike.