Beautifully Crafted Fabrics from British brands by The English Home

Among these are a number of fabric designers and manufacturers who help keep Britain’s rich textile heritage alive with their creative and colourful designs. From small-scale prints to add a subtle touch of pattern to statement motifs in vibrant hues, The English Home delights in sharing four new expertly crafted fabric collections from British brands, some of which will be on display at Decorex this year. 

With bold designs and vivid colours, British creative textiles house Ian Sanderson’s latest offering truly captures the essence of the Bloomsbury spirit. The Friday Club takes its name from the influential group established by Vanessa Bell, a key founding member of the Bloomsbury Group. Each fabric pays homage to Vanessa and Duncan Grant’s historic, artistic and beautifully vibrant East Sussex home, Charleston House. A varied selection, the collection features a mix of weaves, embroidery, and both digital and hand-blocked prints, on an assortment of fabrics including cotton, linen, velvet and canvas. Ornamental techniques such as appliqué stitching and fil coupé embroidery add a decorative touch. 

Woven by the last surviving lace mill in Scotland, designer Imogen Heath’s new traditionally crafted sheer fabrics are an excellent way to support British-made products. Made from 100% cotton, they offer a beautiful drape as a window panel or cafe curtain. The sheers are colourful and neutral reimaginings of signature designs, with inspiration coming from a collection of photographs taken of Imogen’s grandmother by her grandfather in the late 1940s. Patterns include a playful take on the classic stripe, hand-painted checks and abstract florals. 

Building on its previous two collections under the same name, British brand Linwood’s Small Prints III range introduces four new refined printed linens: Ruffled, Smocked, Ruched and Scrunched. Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of sources, including an 18th-century Portuguese tile and a Japanese print, the small-scale motifs feel fresh yet timeless. The fabrics were designed with curtains in mind but are also suitable for upholstery and have been designed in an enticing palette, from inky blues and rich browns to invigorating greens and warming yellows, to bring a confident dash of colour to interiors.

Named after the iconic 80s singer, established British fabric and wallpaper designer Charlotte Gaisford’s Madonna collection is a celebration of women, and each of the individual designs are named after an influential woman in Charlotte’s own life. An eclectic mix of motifs, from exotic temples and abstract florals to more versatile geometrics, the range is united by Charlotte’s characteristic palette of fresh pinks, blues and greens. Each linen union fabric is printed in the UK using 100% natural products.

Don’t miss

This year, The English Home’s editor, Samantha Scott-Jeffries will be hosting an in-depth panel discussion, with designers Tim Gosling, Stephanie Barber Mendoza and Anahita Rigby on how interior designers decide where to invest and where to save when renovating an English home. Running on Monday 7th October, from 1pm-1.45pm, the talk will touch upon themes such as architectural details, decorating ideas, heritage, sustainability, craftsmanship, materials, product design and quality, with the experts revealing their tips and secrets to ensuring the best results.

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