Butler Harwell x Abels: A New Partnership Designed Around the Way You Live
The First Move
Grand Designs Live 2025
We’re proud to announce our new partnership with Abels Moving Services, a collaboration launched in true style last week as Abels supported our move into the Grand House at Grand Designs Live at ExCeL London.
As the Lifestyle Technology Concierge partners for the event, it was only fitting that we arrived with the same precision and care we deliver to our clients—and Abels made that possible. From the very first moment, their team handled every detail with professionalism and calm efficiency, setting the tone for a partnership built on shared values.
This move wasn’t just about logistics—it was a symbolic first step in what we believe will be a long and valuable relationship, delivering excellence from the moment a client decides to move, right through to how they live in their new home.
A Shared Commitment to Excellence
Abels: The Art of Moving
Since 1958, Abels has been a trusted name in removals, storage, and specialist logistics, known for their white-glove approach to everything from fine art to grand pianos. As holders of His Majesty King Charles III’s Royal Warrant, they’ve earned a reputation for meticulous attention to detail and exceptional care.
At Butler Harwell, we specialise in seamlessly integrated lifestyle technology—simplifying smart home experiences with elegant, high-performing solutions. From lighting and media rooms to whole-home automation, our work is designed to enhance how people feel in and interact with their homes.
Together, we offer a new level of continuity and care across the entire moving experience.
Seamless Moves, Seamlessly Connected Homes
John Cullen Lighting
What makes this partnership truly special is the synergy between our services. Abels expertly transports treasured possessions—from priceless artworks to bespoke AV systems—while we ensure those pieces are perfectly reintegrated into the new home as though they’ve always belonged there.
We go a step further. Before a client even moves in, Butler Harwell can be involved to understand their needs and lifestyle, ensuring the new home is fully set up for comfort, function, and enjoyment. Whether it’s configuring networks, programming lighting scenes to highlight art, or integrating entertainment systems, we make the transition effortless.
Together, we provide a 360-degree approach to moving and settling in—where technology, logistics, and design work in harmony.
In Their Words
Butler Harwell and Abels
James Mehmet, Head of Special Projects at Abels Moving Services, shared:
“Abels are delighted to announce our partnership with Butler Harwell where the ‘Art of Moving’ meets ‘Lifestyle Technology Simplified.’
This collaboration brings together two like-minded brands, united by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation. The synergy between our services enhances the overall experience we offer, adding value at every stage of our clients’ journeys.
Butler Harwell’s expertise in seamlessly integrated lifestyle technology complements our own dedication to detail and care. By working together, we deliver a unified standard of service that is meticulous, forward-thinking, and built around the individual needs of each client.”
Looking Ahead and Moving Forward
Seamless Moves | Seamlessly Connected Homes
From countryside estates to central London penthouses, Abels and Butler Harwell now offer a seamless way to relocate and settle into homes that are both beautifully curated and technically sophisticated. This partnership isn’t just about combining services—it’s about anticipating the needs of modern homeowners and delivering a truly tailored, end-to-end experience. Whether it’s the secure handling of cherished artworks or the flawless integration of lifestyle technology that elevates how a space is lived in, we believe the future of home moving is collaborative, intelligent, and deeply personal.
As we move forward together, we’re excited to bring this level of attention, care, and innovation to every client we serve. With Abels’ legacy of excellence and our passion for simplifying technology, we’re redefining what it means to move into, and truly feel at home, in a new space. This is just the beginning.
