A brand new café and retail space that aims to blur the lines between home and hospitality is set to open in Leeds later this month.
The Collective, the first of its kind to open in the region, is a working showroom where customers can take their experience home. Almost everything is for sale, including the table you’re eating at.
Inspired by the LA laid-back creative scene, The Collective concept is the brainchild of directors, Dale Wynter and Ellen Pryce, who both have extensive experience in the retail and hospitality sectors. They spotted a gap in the market and have spent several years searching for the right location to launch, settling on the city centre’s Boar Lane.
Read more: Retail group buys share in European hammock supplier in multi-million pound deal
Ellen said: “We wanted to create a feast for the eyes as well as offering a space where people could re-fuel with some incredible food and drinks.
“Guests can peruse the art and dreamy décor in a really chilled atmosphere, giving them time to immerse themselves in the great-quality, hand-crafted goods we have for sale.”
From the sofas and tables, to the kitchenware and lighting. Guests can peruse the incredible British craftsmanship of furnishing, lighting and finishes made and sourced in collaboration with manufacturers and artisans such as Tyson lighting, Stucco & Stucco, Ceramique Internationale Ltd, and Staunton & Hughes. The latter three are all based in Yorkshire.
The team was completed by the addition of interior designer, Rachael Easton and shop design and brand specialist, James Kent, both of whom have a wealth of experience within the hospitality and luxury retail sectors.
Most Read
They said: “There isn’t anywhere else around where guests can really fall in love with a piece before deciding to take it home with them. We want to champion products made in the 海角视频, especially Yorkshire, and preserve traditional production skills that we risk losing as a nation. We know that our customers will appreciate the craftsmanship put into these bespoke pieces.”
As well as the café and retail space, The Collective will have moveable bookcases that reveal cosy corners for hosting meetings or catching up on work emails. A full programme of events and creative workshops is planned for the 1,819 sq ft space, directly opposite Leeds train station.
Dale added: “We’re really excited to be bringing something so unique to the heart of the city. We have put together an incredible team of people who have a wealth of experience within the hospitality and interior design sectors and we are certain people will love what we have created. The location, and building, are the perfect home for The Collective and we look forward to welcoming people to experience a new way to shop and dine.”