Articles — vintage textiles

Carley Summers launched her namesake full service interior design studio out of the belief, and first-hand experience, that the home has the potential to inspire healing, safety and growth.  The spaces she designs are rooted in the stories and individual identities of her clients and use an abundance of vintage textiles. Carley has recently released the wonderful book “Sacred Spaces” which is a gorgeous collection of photographs featuring profiles of everyday people and their beautiful homes, which they created out of their trials, healing and victories. It’s an absolute must read and will leave you desperate to create your very...

Penny Worrall is a fountain of knowledge and expert in sourcing stunning Vintage Woven Textiles from around the world.  From simple European hemps crafted by dedicated farmers to the intricate dowry textiles woven by talented women in the Chinese Minority groups; each piece is a testament to the richness of human craftsmanship and ancestral stories. Penny masterfully and conscientiously transforms these wonderful textiles into beautiful pieces for the modern home, such as stunning cushions and lampshades, as well as utilising them as striking pieces of wall art. Here Penny generously shares some of her fascinating knowledge of textiles with us... @penny_worrall How...

Recently I caught up with the brilliant Sarah Davenport, founder of the Stamford based 'That Rebel House'.  Sarah created 'That Rebel House' as a safe place for people to feel free to bend or even break the rules when designing and decorating your home. With vibrant homewares and regular stock drops, 'That Rebel House' is well worth keeping an eye on! Here is what Sarah had to say with regards to decorating your home with vintage textiles: @thatrebelhouse How do you go about incorporating them into your work? Vintage rugs made from natural materials i.e. wool and cotton are my...

This month I chatted to the lovely Brooke Copp-Barton about why she loves vintage textiles and how she uses them to such great affect in her work. Brooke Copp-Barton Interiors was set up in 2017 and is based in Chiswick, West London. Brooke’s interior design philosophy is rooted in simplicity and practicality, with a passion for bringing colour, pattern and vintage finds to each interior. @home_at_brookes How do you go about incorporating them into your work? We always love to include all manner of vintage in our schemes as we love the idea of having pre-loved items in a home; both...