Image above: Hamish Mansbridge (Heal’s CEO), Michelle Ogundehein and George Cox (Heal’s Bath – Store Manager)
Heal’s opened on Milsom Street in fashionable style with interiors authority Michelle Ogundehein as special guest for the official ribbon cutting ceremony. The fashionable soiree included live music from local jazz trio, Neon Blue, and festive food and cocktails, including bakery goodies from Gails, which is located just next door to Heal’s.
Michelle is an internationally renowned interior’s expert and former editor-in-chief of ELLE Decoration UK, with her focus on considered, timeless design choices and quality craftsmanship perfectly marrying with the ethos of Heal’s.
The iconic store started life out as a mattress maker in 1810 and has since established itself as a leading interiors retailer, known for introducing new ranges, discovering stars of the future, and pushing the boundaries of outstanding design.
Bath’s newest destination for timeless design, contemporary living and quality craftsmanship, the multi-floor store experience, covering almost 3,500 sq. ft, has been carefully curated to showcase Heal’s own-brand designs as well as dedicated areas to experience iconic furniture brands including, Vitra, HAY, Ligne Roset, Tom Dixon.
Image shown on left: Astha Sethi (@thenewladyintown) illustrator
“We can’t wait to welcome the people of Bath into our beautiful new store. This city has such a strong appreciation for design and heritage, so it feels incredibly special to bring Heal’s to a location with so much character and history”, George Cox, Heal’s Bath store manager said.
“It is such a lovely time of year to open and the support we have received so far in the build-up to opening has been phenomenal, so to be part of this new chapter of retail for Bath feels really exciting. I am so proud to be part of this incredible team helping to bring it all to life for our customers and can’t wait for everyone to come and get to experience the new store.”
Hamish Mansbridge, CEO of Heal’s, adds: “Our bricks-and-mortar stores continue to be an integral part of Heal’s retail experience, enabling our customers to discover and experience some of the most incredible and prestigious brands and designs, all under one roof.
“Bath’s UNESCO World Heritage status, alongside its thriving retail scene, made it feel like a natural choice for Heal’s, with our commitment to design and craftsmanship, echoing the city’s legacy of creativity and architecture. To have a retail space here that our customers can visit and experience the same dedicated level of service that they have come to expect in our flagship store, is incredibly important to us. And something we will continue to champion for the furniture retail sector.
“We look forward to becoming part of the Bath community and carving out the future of Heal’s in the region for years to come.”
Don’t forget to pick up the January issue of The Bath Magazine to read our exclusive interview with Michelle Ogundehein.
Heal’s Bath opening times
Monday – Saturday: 9.30am – 17.30pm Sunday: 11.00am – 17.00pm
Address: 20 Milsom street, Bath, BA1 1DE