One of Kingston's most premium department store's, John Lewis Kingston, first opened in 1990, situated adjacent to Kingston Bridge and The Bentall Centre. 

John Lewis & Partners, Kingston offers five floors of the best in fashion, beauty, home, giftware, technology (including Apple products) and electrical items.

So, Kingston Nub News has rounded up eight reasons to shop in the Kingston store.

1)    In-house personal fashion stylists

You can use the John Lewis Kingston Style Studio's services for free (Credit: John Lewis Kingston)

Whether you're shopping for a new seasonal wardrobe, a special occasion, or just need help finding what styles suit you, John Lewis Kingston's in-house fashion stylists are around to help.

Located on the fashion floor on the Kingston store's first floor, the styling team has a dedicated area where you can view new collections, get help choosing what works for you, and leave with an outfit that has been expertly styled by a fashion professional.

All appointments are free with no minimum spend or obligation to buy.

To book a style consultation, visit johnlewis.com or speak to a partner in-store.

2)    In-house home stylists

Refreshing a room or transforming your whole home? John Lewis Kingston can make it happen. 

At John Lewis Kingston, you can get free personalised advice in store or online with its Home Design Stylists.

As part of this service, you'll get:

• Personalised advice and inspiration for your budget and needs, from basic accessories to full room redesigns.
• The chance to collaborate with John Lewis' British Academy of Interior Design trained Stylists, which has over 100 Stylists around the UK.
• Digital mood boards: 2D floorplans and 3D imagery may be created to help visualise how products work in your space.
• In-store and virtual appointments available at a time that works for you.
• A free service with no minimum spend,
• A personalised shopping list on the products discussed throughout the project.

Book your appointment here.

3)    Christmas Shop

The John Lewis Kingston Christmas shop is located on the store's second floor (Credit: John Lewis Kingston)

It's never too early to think about Christmas, and what better place to do your Christmas shopping than at John Lewis Kingston's one-stop festive shop, located on the second floor?

Everything you need for Christmas is right here, such as inspirational gifts and decorating ideas.

You can also join in workshops and events, including tea with Santa.

There's fun in store for everyone.

And special to this year, John Lewis Kingston has brought Quality Street back.

Quality Street is back at John Lewis Kingston this Christmas (Credit: John Lewis Kingston)

What's not to love?

4)    Riverside Restaurant

Huffkins Bakery cafe offers afternoon tea with a riverside view which you can't get in any other John Lewis store (Credit: John Lewis Kingston)

Special to the Kingston store is the Huffkins Bakery café, which is situated in a gorgeous glass atrium overlooking the river, a perk you cannot get in any other John Lewis store.

It's the perfect break from a long day of shopping.

Huffkins sells breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and artisan coffee.

For breakfast you can choose from a range of breakfast baps and bakery pastries, perfect for the current autumn days.

The lunch menu offers a range of savouries and salads, sandwiches, toasties, and baked potatoes.

And for afternoon tea, you can either enjoy a special afternoon tea for two, a celebration afternoon tea for two with prosecco, a Cotswolds cream tea, Burford cream tea, Stow Cream tea, or savoury cream tea.

5)    Beauty hall with a range of treatments available

John Lewis Kingston's beauty hall sells a range of beauty brands and offers various treatments (Credit: John Lewis Kingston)

Situated on the ground floor, the Kingston store's beauty hall is filled with all the luxury make up, skincare, hair care and perfume brands you'd expect.

Brands include Laura Mercier, The Ordinary, Kiehl's, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Bobbi Brown, Aveda, Lancome, Hourglass, Tom Ford, Elemis Dior, Elemis, and much more.

The beauty hall also offers various bookable services too, including facials with luxe brands Elemis and Dermologica, make up consultations with multiple brands, and brow treatments with Benefit at the brow bar.

6) Earn points shopping with a Partnership card

With a Partnership credit card, such as with Waitrose, shoppers earn points on every purchase, whether that's the food shop, a day out, the weekly commute, or a shopping spree.

You get five points for every £4 spent on eligible purchases at John Lewis and Waitrose, and one point for every £4 spent elsewhere.

When you reach 500 points, you'll get a £5 voucher to spend in either John Lewis or Waitrose.

To apply you need to be a UK resident aged 18 or over; have 12 months of UK address history; and have an email address and UK mobile number.

7) Free Car Parking

Planning a big day out shopping at John Lewis Kingston, or maybe just an evening shop after work, and worried about parking?

Well don't worry because John Lewis Kingston has got you covered as you can park in its carpark for free for two hours after 6pm on a Thursdays.

8) Exclusive rewards for John Lewis members

Seeing as you're now going to become a regular shopper at John Lewis Kingston, you might as well become a member.

John Lewis members earn bespoke rewards, including free tea and cake in Huffkins, special invitations to in-store and online events, and early access to trending products before they sell out.

Members can also access its fashion and beauty recycling programmes; take in five empty beauty products or five unwanted clothing items (that don't need to be bought at John Lewis) and receive £5 off your purchase (there's a minimum spend of £20 in home, fashion or beauty to access this discount).

Furthermore, members will receive exclusive discounts and personalized offers, including 20% off glasses or sunglasses when buying a complete pair at John Lewis Opticians, and a digital golden ticket if they shop on the John Lewis app or on JohnLewis.com

Members can also participate in exclusive competitions receive and special rewards on their anniversary and money-off vouchers after their first purchase

It's easy and free to join online or via the John Lewis app and you simply swipe as you shop.

Name us a reason not to become a John Lewis member.

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