RH introducing itself to London in historic Palladian mansion

Corte Madera, Calif. — RH is opening RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair in Uxbridge House, a landmark 18th century Palladian mansion in the heart of the Mayfair district, on June 27.

The opening marks the Corte Madera, Calif.-based luxury retailer‘s London debut. Located at 7 Burlington Gardens, it is situated across from the Royal Academy of Arts and between fashion houses of New Bond Street and historic tailors of Savile Row.

“We believe the openings of RH Paris, Milan and London, arguably the three most immersive and inspiring brand experiences anywhere in the world, will form the foundation necessary to earn the respect and recognition of not only the European and UK customer, but a global one,” noted Gary Friedman, chairman and CEO, in RH’s most recent earnings report. “They communicate a sense of permanence, a brand that has been dedicated to crafting their skills over decades.”

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Originally designed in 1721 by famed Italian-born architect Giacomo Leoni for John Bligh, First Earl of Darnley and Lord Clifton, the mansion was formerly part of the Third Earl of Burlington’s estate before it was acquired by Charles Douglas, Third Duke of Queensberry, who christened it Queensberry House. Later, it was expanded by architect John Vary Jr. for the First Marquess of Anglesey and was renamed Uxbridge House. It spans five levels with more than 5,000 square meters of space.

The ground floor features the Architecture & Design Library, the Treasury Restaurant, Wine Bar, Tea Salon, RH Estates and the RH Interior Design Studio. The Interior Design Studio is accessed through a separate, porticoed entrance on Old Burlington Street and is part of three levels with design libraries and private client presentation rooms.

RH Estates continues up Leoni’s original grand stair, with a progression of western state rooms with features that have remained largely unchanged since the late 18th century.

The second level is home to the Perch Bar & Restaurant, the World of RH Lounge by Anousa Hempel, and RH Interiors while the third level features RH Outdoor. The space’s lower-level hosts RH Modern.

Following the opening of RH England, the Gallery at the historic Aynho Park in 2023 and the recent unveilings of RH Paris, RH Milan, RH Brussels, RH Madrid, RH Munich and RH Düsseldorf, RH London marks the retailer’s continued global expansion.