When Curzon Wimbledon wanted a radical refresh, Inside Out Contracts were delighted to be part of the transformation. From developing the colour palette to designing custom-made furniture, including a large bespoke banquette seating area in the restaurant and bar, Inside Out’s design team helped create a warm, inviting, and glamorous interior.
“The designs that Inside Out have created will offer a real sense of luxury and comfort.”
– Curzon’s Head of Property and Development
The refreshed interior, which was recently featured in Time Out London, reimagines Curzon Wimbledon as more than just a place to watch films. It is an inviting and luxurious destination where guests can meet, relax, and enjoy food and drinks before or after a screening. The stunning custom-made furniture, with the unique banquette designed and made in the UK, plays a key role in enhancing guest comfort and defining the overall atmosphere of the space.
Bespoke Banquette Seating, Made in Britain
Running the length of the lounge, the bespoke green velvet banquette by Inside Out Contracts forms the heart of Curzon Wimbledon’s social space. Designed and manufactured in the UK, this tailored piece was created to balance comfort, practicality and elegance. The banquette’s continuous form allows for optimised seating, maximising capacity while maintaining a sense of intimacy for guests. Its curved ends and enveloping shape subtly define each zone, encouraging conversation and creating a natural flow through the bar and restaurant area.
Beyond its functionality, the banquette was designed to transform how guests experience the space. The generous proportions and supportive backrest promote relaxation, inviting visitors to stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere. The positioning of the banquette along the wall ensures efficient use of space as the space plan maintains a sense of openness in the centre of the room. Whether guests are meeting for a pre-film drink or unwinding afterwards, the seating in the bar and restaurant area provides a sense of ease and comfort that enhances the overall experience.
Upholstered in a dense, tactile velvet, the seating introduces a layer of warmth and understated luxury. The fabric’s depth of tone and texture adds visual richness, while its softness invites guests to settle in, which transforms an area into a place to linger. The plush feel of the velvet contrasts beautifully with the Calacatta Viola marble-topped tables and brass Blume bases, resulting in a space that feels refined yet comfortable.
This combination of ergonomic design, material quality, and British craftsmanship demonstrates how bespoke banquette seating made in the UK can transform not only the aesthetics of a hospitality interior, but also the overall guest experience – encouraging people to relax, connect, and stay a little longer.
British Craftsmanship at Its Core
The transformation has been widely praised, with Time Out London describing Curzon Wimbledon as “one of South London’s best-loved cinemas getting a glow-up.”
For Inside Out Contracts, the project is a perfect example of how design, manufacture, and British craftsmanship can come together to create something truly distinctive.
The result is a space that feels luxurious and comfortable, where every detail has purpose and presence. It is a testament to how bespoke banquette seating made in the UK and thoughtfully designed custom furniture can help to transform the cinema experience far beyond the screen, turning a visit to Curzon Wimbledon into a moment of relaxation, connection, and design excellence.
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