About Us.
Our Story
In 2006, Mano started Good Spaces after spotting a gap in the market. With a passion for interiors and houses there was only one option – to create Good Spaces. Building this business in the creative city of Bristol, which has been such a Good Space to us, has allowed Good Spaces to grow from knocking on doors, to new locations now knocking on our door.
After endless early journeys along the M4 to London for photoshoots and bookings, we realised there are more Good Spaces closer to home! In 2019 Charlie jumped onboard and has been integral to the running of the business. Our ever-growing portfolio is now the biggest in the South-West but we’re always on the lookout for more… We just can’t get enough!
Some things you don't know...
About Mano
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I was born in Glos. My Father is Indian & my Mother is English. I have 1 beautiful sister (inside & out) who persuaded me to come to Bristol 19 years ago, so I have her to thank for keeping me in a good space!
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I was lucky enough to meet Mother Teresa when I was 8 years old in the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta because of my Mother’s charity work. She’s 85 years old and still knits & natters!
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I sat in a pub garden on a hot summers day, drinking beer (& sharing a packet of Walkers smoky bacon crisps) and chatting about Buttons & Boots with Liam Gallagher, the week before the announcement of their long overdue reunion!
About Charlie
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I’m a self-confessed musical theatre nerd, spending much of my spare time in rehearsals for a show. I can often be found tapping my feet whilst waiting for the kettle to boil or singing loudly to showtunes in the car.
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I enjoy anything crafty and have dabbled in selling my own paintings, taking after my dad who is a professional artist.
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The TV shows and films I watch on repeat are F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Sex and The City, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Devil Wears Prada. I’m a quintessential Millennial.
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My favourite season is Autumn with all it’s beautiful colours. My favourite weather is a sunny Autumn day, not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket (and yes I am quoting Drop Dead Gorgeous sincerely)
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Things that make me happy are brunches with friends, browsing homeware shops, being cosy on a sofa with a scented candle and a glass of wine, a period drama series, going to new restaurants, wearing sequins and good music.
Some Kind Words
The great thing about working with Good Spaces is they take the time to get to know their clients and property owners inside out. The client feels well looked after and understood and the property owner feel in safe hands. It also saves a huge amount of time for all by not looking at or offering unsuitable properties.
Homeowner - Bryony
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Good Spaces while on ‘Rivals’. They were my go-to agency because they have an amazing portfolio of locations. They understand a creative brief, attended recces and their attention to detail was excellent from beginning to end. Would highly recommend. Looking forward to working with them again on series 2.
Joel Holmes - Supervising Location Manager on 'Rivals' (Disney+)
Good Spaces is always my first choice for locations. Mano is absolutely fantastic to work with, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly talented and professional and has never let me down. She nails the brief every single time, going above and beyond expectations
Daniel Gould - Principal Film Director at Dyson
As a property owner I have listed with several agencies and specialist online location finders over the years and can say that the service Good Spaces offers is head and shoulders above all others.
Homeowner - Emma
Good Spaces proved invaluable in helping us find not one but 2 studios for our BBC food series. Mano is a delight to work with, really understands the brief, and goes above and beyond to make things work. She really works hard to make sure everything works for the production and for the owners. Her proactive attitude and personal touch really sets her apart.
Katy Fryer - Exec Producer / Wall To Wall Media (Nadia Bakes)
For the past five years, I have relied on Good Spaces to help me source the perfect locations, and they have consistently exceeded my expectations. Their team is incredibly responsive and always goes above and beyond, making the entire process seamless and stress-free. I wholeheartedly recommend Mano and her team to anyone in need of top-notch location services.
Remco Merbis - Photographer / Film Maker
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