Among the collabs on the interiors scene are Natasha Hulse May’s March lantern, Helena Christensen’s cushions and you’ll want two of Henry Holland’s exquisite keepsake boxes.
Sitting pretty
Launching next month, “Take a Seat” is a collaboration planned between tastemaker Lucy Williams and bespoke fabric studio Colours of Arley. Williams and the latter’s founder, Louisa Tratalos, have reworked mid-century chairs and footstools sourced from London antique markets. Each piece has been reupholstered in Colours of Arley’s woven stripes, handpicked by Williams, and offers a distinctive and design-led take on vintage seating. “There’s beauty in their history — the imperfections, the sense that they’ve been lived with — and in reimagining them for a new space,” says Williams. They’re priced from £375.
If it’s a unique sofa you’re after, stay tuned for a collaboration between handmade specialist Maro Home Studio and interior design studio Cote de Folk. Imagine a generous and contemporary modular sofa wrapped in the latter’s large-scale spot print, Le Dot. Playful and whimsical, a sneak peak confirms that it looks as good as it sounds.
And then there’s multi-hyphenate supermodel Helena Christensen, who has turned her exacting eye to another range with BoConcept. It’s inspired by the rugged beauty of the Catskills in upstate New York, as well as her Danish roots, and features a chair which “feels like a hug” alongside a simple yet characterful side table and some cosy cushions (from £99, boconcept.com).
Wall love
Forget microscopic colour samples — a weekend stay at Margate House in Kent provides the ultimate in try-before-you-buy, as the boutique hotel has teamed up with Coat Paints to create a six-shade capsule collection. Capturing the spirit of coastal living (but without a shot of nautical blue in sight), check out Shell Grotto, a warm off-white inspired by the town’s quirkiest attraction, and Northdown Drift — a sandy neutral intended to capture the experience of strolling from the Old Town to Cliftonville (from £32 for one litre, coatpaints.com).
Meanwhile, Lick has partnered with Hunter — yes, the wellies firm — to mark the heritage brand’s 170th anniversary. The limited-edition shade Green 170 mirrors the colour of the Original Tall boot and comes in a soft-sheen eggshell finish. Scrub and stain-resistant, is it too obvious to use it in a, erm, boot room?
Elevated essentials
It’s always worth paying attention to products released by interior designers because they are often born out of years of frustration and problem-solving. One such expert is Beth Dadswell of Imperfect Interiors, who teamed up with Sussex-based Pilgrim House to create semi-customisable wardrobes, linen cupboards and bookcases. The latest launch is a trio of mirrors (from £649, shop.imperfectinteriors.co.uk) in Georgian, Gustavian and Rustic styles, which cleverly come “backless” so they can have heated mirror pads attached to them (and therefore won’t steam up in a bathroom). They’re perfectly suited to the colour palette specially created by paint firm Fenwick & Tilbrook for the collaboration, but can also be made in a bespoke colour.
Over at Beauvamp Studio, lighting gets an English countryside-inspired makeover thanks to textile artist Natasha Hulse. The May’s March linen lantern (£1,650, beauvamp.com) comes embellished with Arts and Crafts-style botanical motifs such as morning glory.
Joyful touches
An injection of handicrafts around the home can stop a space looking too cookie-cutter. First dibs will be on Sister by Studio Ashby’s Serra Talisman, created in collaboration with self-care brand Reia. Launching on June 3 at reia.store, this sculptural vessel costs £130 and is paired with a bespoke, aromatherapeutic scent. Part trinket holder, part home diffuser, it’s as functional as it is beautiful.
Then there’s potter Henry Holland’s exquisite keepsake boxes for London jeweller Otiumberg (from £145, otiumberg.com). Using Holland’s distinctive Nerikomi technique, the ceramic pots are topped with Otiumberg’s signature knot motif in 24k lustre. You’ll want one for your earring collection — but don’t be surprised if you buy both styles and end up using one in the kitchen as a pinch pot.
And if you’re in the market for art, consider a wall hanging. Pelican House, best-known for its rugs, has joined forces with Volga Linen to create a new piece, the Folkloric Floral Kilim. Handwoven by skilled weavers in Turkey, it’s a pastel delight (£2,995.20, pelicanhouse.com).
