Designers Guild
Inspired by the extensive archive of historic wallpapers as part of conservation works which are carefully stored at Wrest Park's archives, Designers Guild infuses contemporary textile and wallpaper collections with England’s strong design heritage.
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Designers Guild is an internationally renowned lifestyle brand, that designs and wholesales furnishing fabrics, wallcoverings, upholstery and bed & bath collections worldwide. English Heritage fabrics and wallpapers are exclusively produced and distributed by Designers Guild. The collections have been created using traditional techniques as well as embracing digital printing to capture the fullest of detail held within the designs.
By shopping these exclusive collections you're further supporting the valuable work of English Heritage in caring for hundreds of sites and millions of artefacts from England's history.
Discover more about how Creative Director, Tricia Guild, was inspired by the English Heritage collection in this video from the House & Garden YouTube channel:
St John Street Trellis
Thought to be dated between 1760 and 1820 this wallpaper fragment was found at No.80 St John Street - a very ancient and important route from the City of London towards Islington and to the North of England. Designers Guild created new original artwork which was hand stamped to retain the spirit of the original.
Shop St John Street TrellisAmsee Geometric
This handsome surface printed geometric wallpaper has been faithfully re-produced from the original which was likely to have been created using the more labour intensive method of hand block printing wallpapers pre 1839.
Shop Amsee GeometricEagle House Damask
Fragments of the original block printed wallpaper had been overlaid with decoupage flowers which the team at Designers Guild retained when re-working the design. This additional layer created another dimension to the pattern of the original wallpaper which was found in Eagle House - a Jacobean manor in the Wimbledon area of London.
Shop Eagle House DamaskCraven Street Flower
The fragment of wallpaper which formed the inspiration for this design was found at No.37 Craven Street in central London built around 1731. Designers Guild created new original artwork which was hand painted to retain as much of the spirit of the original.
Shop Craven Street FlowerPiccadilly Park
Removed from No. 29 Sackville Street in 1990, the original wallpaper fragment has an almost Jacobean feel with bold statement colour in the block printed floral motifs possibly dating around 1730. The designs have been reworked completely by re-painting with a softer form and scale.
Shop Piccadilly ParkCarlisle Fauna
The original wallpaper fragment was in a single tonal colour block print in a panelled form edged with vertical stripes. The team at Designers Guild re-worked this as an all-over pattern in multi colour tones to create a more versatile design.
Shop Carlisle FaunaEnglish Floral Garden
The original archival piece of wallpaper unfortunately is an unmarked piece in the English Heritage collection. The design team at Designers Guild transformed the design from the very distressed fragment where the floral form could hardly be seen colour tones to create a more versatile design.
Shop English Floral GardenSuffolk Garden
The ‘Hoho’ bird depicted in the original the archival fragment derives from the mythical East-Asian version of the Phoenix. The design commissioned by Designers Guild by an artist specialising in traditional chinoiserie style work for interior textiles to retain as much of the character of the original fragment.
Shop Suffolk GardenDesigners Guild wallpapers in our holiday cottages
Three of our English Heritage holiday cottages showcase these Designers Guild exquisite wallpapers in various rooms. These designs seamlessly blend the charm of the past with contemporary elegance, offering a unique and stylish atmosphere. The wallpapers reflect a careful curation of design history, bringing timeless artistry into the rooms. Guests can enjoy the beauty of these heritage-inspired interiors, where tradition meets modern luxury at Prior's Lodge, Bowling Green Apartment, and Refectory Cottage.
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Online Shop
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Holiday Cottages
We offer 21 holiday cottages in historic sites across the country. Some are decorated and furnished with licensed products, from wallpaper to sofas.
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Brand Licensing
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