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From a maker’s perspective, such collaborations can
be rewarding too, as Angela Murray, fine artist and founder of Design Centre-based gallery, Quote and Curate explains.
“A client recently commissioned
a landscape painting for their home, which was undergoing works. They saw it as an opportunity to dedicate space to a piece of art that truly meant something to them, and it was quite specific in terms of scale and dimensions.” Having reviewed the interior designer’s moodboards Murray took inspiration from the palette, weaving in the unexpected colour relationships that her work is known for. “We also offer a framing and install service, which is a wonderful way to present the work,” she adds. “It affords the opportunity of a big reveal in situ, and this piece did not disappoint.” An exciting opportunity to fabricate something
completely individual presented itself to 2LG, when, in collaboration with House of Rohl, they designed the bathroom at WOW!house 2022. “The brief was to really push the envelope, but we wanted to come from a place of reality so it felt grounded,” explains
“ACTIVELY ENGAGING WITH A DESIGNER, A MAKER OR A MANUFACTURER CAN LEAD TO A FULFILLING EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS YOU TO GROW”
Whitehead. “We’d met the incredible actor and singer Billy Porter and we love the impact he makes through his creativity, so this concept was for him.” Having already worked with Victoria + Albert – one of the four brands represented at House of Rohl – both on client projects and their own bathroom, the pair already had a strong understanding of the manufacturing processes. As such, they were able to produce a custom ombre effect on the classic ‘Amiata’ bath. “You don’t always have to re-invent the wheel,” continues Whitehead. “Sometimes a colour change can offer up a simple way to make something your own.” Bella Figura collaborated with London-based
interior design studio Laura Hammett on lighting for a large residential project in Knightsbridge. Initially a standard custom order, so successful were the resulting designs that they now form part of Bella Figura’s permanent range. In addition, the brand now has a collaboration programme with interior designers, with the next iteration coming next year. Keeping it closer to home, Samantha Todhunter
commissioned a bespoke version of Diane Von Furstenberg’s iconic ‘Climbing Leopard’ rug, originally conceived in partnership with The Rug Company for her own house in Oxfordshire. “I love this design and
have used it in many different colourways and iterations – The Rug Company team jokingly renamed me, Sam- panther,” she laughs. “We have a listed, 1707 barley twist staircase and rather than go down the predictable route, I wanted something irreverent. The placement of each leopard was planned meticulously with tails curling onto landings and paws perfectly positioned on the treads. Working with The Rug Company is a masterclass in how to get something absolutely right and the result is perfection. It gives us such pleasure, and those leopards will still be cruising our staircase long after we are gone.”
OPPOSITE, TOP TO BOTTOM: Bella Figura’s Facet collection began as a series of custom- made pieces created with interior designer Laura
Hammett for a residential project in Knightsbridge, but the collaboration was so successful that it now forms part of the brand’s permanent portfolio; hand-embroidered and appliquéd textiles by Palestrina (available from the Turnell & Gigon
showroom), examples of the type of exquisitely crafted work that has heirloom status
ABOVE: Taylor Howes worked with Stark Carpet to create more than 50 bespoke rugs for a super-prime residential development
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