Highgrove by Sanderson, a luxurious fabric and wallpaper collection inspired by King Charles III’s Highgrove Gardens, is blending heritage and timeless design…
In celebration of the diverse flora and fauna of Highgrove Gardens that surround the private residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, luxury fabric and wallpaper design house Sanderson has partnered with The King’s Foundation to create an enchanting collection of fabric and wallpaper.
Founded by King Charles III in 1990, The King’s Foundation works to build sustainable communities and transform lives through education programmes in traditional heritage skills, some of which are based on-site at Highgrove Gardens.
Drawing inspiration from the historic Sanderson archive and the extraordinary series of gardens at Highgrove that have been nurtured and transformed over 45 years by King Charles III. The Highgrove collection saw the creation of 108 exquisite designs, including: wallpapers, fabrics, weaves, embroideries, and striped linens that all reflect the very special nature of this unique collaboration.
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Damasks, toiles, tapestries, garden plans, and archive florals come together in a signature palette of Sanderson shades for a layered and decorative collection that celebrates the enchanting gardens at The King and Queen’s much-loved private residence. To create this collection Sanderson delved into its 165-year-old archive to bring to the fore original archival documents and reimagine classic layouts, from which these scenic and sustainable rooms, a haven for a rich variety of plant life, are elegantly translated, refined and layered into thoughtful designs.
Rebecca Craig, lead designer at Sanderson, when reflecting on the collection suggested that it works especially well in the bedroom: “Cosiness comes from a great sense of nostalgia, which we often achieve through mixing textures. Selecting different fabrics, mixes of linen and cottons, and trim details with wallpapers used as a backdrop to pictures all adds to the aesthetic and feeling.”
“This is easy to achieve with the Highgrove by Sanderson collection that allows you to layer up the bedroom with fabric lampshades for lower lights, bed cushions and rugs, blankets and floor-length lined curtains (very important they’re lined) with a billowing generous feel.”
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Specifically, Rebecca reminisced on a wonderful canopy bed that was created by mixing various fabrics from the collection: “Bed canopies have been a staple in English interiors for centuries, originating from the desire to create a warm, enveloping space to retreat to. We are seeing them come to the fore once more, both in traditional and modern spaces, to give opulence and statement grandeur to a room, instantly transforming a bland space into a talking point.
“They create an opportunity for pattern-drenching with swatches of fabric set against wallpapered backdrops and layers of headboard, cushions and bedding. Here, a classic Sanderson floral (Hydrangea & Rose from Highgrove by Sanderson) has been mixed with a modern Suzani, a nod to global textiles that inspire that global decorating story in country homes. Azalea Walk is introduced as a small-scale block print (cushions) for balance in this nostalgic maximalist scheme. The vintage fabrics enhance the nostalgia and romance while the bold palettes inspired by far-flung travels add layer to this look.”
All Highgrove by Sanderson designs were created in the Sanderson studio, while the printed fabrics and wallpapers were made at the brand’s historic UK factories in Loughborough and Lancaster. The collection is sold online, in Highgrove shops, and through Sanderson’s global distribution network.
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